Director of Strategic Sourcing

The Western Union Company; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

401K Plan

Job summary

The Western Union Company is seeking a Director of Strategic Sourcing to lead enterprise sourcing and category strategies across roughly $900 million in annual third-party spend. You will build a high-performing team, advise senior leaders, and partner with Finance, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Technology, Operations, and business units to optimize total cost of ownership and supplier performance.

The role emphasizes external market intelligence, disciplined category management, and rigorous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in general business, financial, accounting, or related disciplines.
• 7+ years of leadership experience in procurement and contract negotiation in a strategic sourcing or procurement function.
• History of analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex vendor relationships.
• Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement, relationship management, and influencing without authority across diverse teams.
• A track record of building trust and fostering collaboration at all organizational levels.
• Prefer experience in a global, regulated, financial-services, payments, or technology-intensive environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
• Analyze business needs and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and sourcing efficiencies.
• Drive the proposal process, vendor selection, and contract negotiations.
• Oversee procurement activities across multiple categories, ensuring compliance and value delivery.
• Negotiate business and contract terms to optimize financial and operational outcomes.
• Maintain expertise in specified commodities and track profitability.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing sourcing team.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability.
• Support employee development and succession planning.
• Solicit new business opportunities and partnerships.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure alignment with company standards.
• Engage proactively with internal stakeholders- including Finance, Legal, Operations, and Business Units to understand needs, align sourcing strategies, and ensure seamless collaboration.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations on sourcing initiatives and risk management.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication to resolve issues, drive consensus, and support organizational objectives.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional teamwork

Category management

Supply risk management

Financial acumen

Vendor governance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Job description

Director of Strategic Sourcing

Location: Atlanta

The Director of Strategic Sourcing will lead the development and execution of enterprise sourcing and category strategies across approximately $900 million in annual third-party spend. The role is accountable for delivering measurable financial, operational, risk-management, and supplier-performance outcomes while enabling the organization’s strategic priorities. The Director will lead and develop a high-performing sourcing team, advise senior leaders on complex commercial decisions, and partner with Finance, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Technology, Operations, and business-unit stakeholders. This leader will apply external market intelligence, disciplined category management, rigorous negotiation, and strong supplier governance to improve total cost of ownership, manage third-party risk, accelerate innovation, and preserve value throughout the contract lifecycle.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
• Analyze business needs and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities and sourcing efficiencies.
• Drive the proposal process, vendor selection, and contract negotiations.
• Oversee procurement activities across multiple categories, ensuring compliance and value delivery.
• Negotiate business and contract terms to optimize financial and operational outcomes.
• Maintain expertise in specified commodities and track profitability.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing sourcing team.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability.
• Support employee development and succession planning.
• Solicit new business opportunities and partnerships.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure alignment with company standards.
• Engage proactively with internal stakeholders- including Finance, Legal, Operations, and Business Units to understand needs, align sourcing strategies, and ensure seamless collaboration.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations on sourcing initiatives and risk management.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication to resolve issues, drive consensus, and support organizational objectives.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in general business, financial, accounting, or related disciplines.
• 7+ years of leadership experience in procurement and contract negotiation in a strategic sourcing or procurement function.
• History of analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex vendor relationships.
• Demonstrated success in stakeholder engagement, relationship management, and influencing without authority across diverse teams.
• A track record of building trust and fostering collaboration at all organizational levels.
• Prefer experience in a global, regulated, financial-services, payments, or technology-intensive environment.

Work Shift

HYBRID - Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

Benefits

You will also have access to short-term incentives, multiple health insurance options, accident and life insurance, and access to best-in-class development platforms, to name a few. Please see the benefits below specific to your country. If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your United States specific benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• 401K Plan
• And more

Other Details

As part of the application process, all applicants are required to take assessments. Western Union has partnered with a 3rd party provider to administer these tests. Applicants will need to provide their name and email address in order to process the assessments. If you have any questions, you may reach out to [e-mail].

We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging.

Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve.

We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status.

The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

LI #AA1 Estimated Job Posting End Date: 12-14-2026 This application window is a good‑faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.

At Western Union, we’re more than a trusted name in global payments. We’re moving beyond remittances, beyond cash, and beyond the expectations of our customers. Our talented teams enable us to transform into a digital‑first company, built on the strength of our retail foundation and powered by next‑generation payments. All this with the goal of helping people prosper. Our customers inspire us to push boundaries and create services that make life easier and communities stronger. Wherever you are in the world, we’re committed to shaping the next generation of financial experiences. Join us as we go beyond and be part of a team that’s redefining what’s possible.