Director of Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Innovation

Western Union; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Short-term incentives

Health insurance options

Tuition Assistance Program

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

401K Plan

Job summary

Western Union in Atlanta seeks a Director of Strategic Sourcing to lead enterprise sourcing and category strategies across roughly $900 million in annual third‑party spend. The role drives financial, operational, risk management, and supplier-performance outcomes aligned with strategic priorities.

You will coach a high-performing sourcing team, advise senior leaders on complex commercial decisions, and collaborate with Finance, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Technology, and Operations to improve total

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in business, finance, accounting, or related disciplines.
• 7+ years of leadership experience in procurement and contract negotiation.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex vendor relationships.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and influencing across diverse teams.
• Prefer experience in global, regulated financial-services, payments, or tech environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies aligned with business goals.
• Analyze business needs and market trends to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Drive vendor selection, proposal processes, and contract negotiations.
• Oversee procurement activities across multiple categories, ensuring value delivery.
• Negotiate terms to optimize financial and operational outcomes.
• Mentor a high-performing sourcing team and foster continuous improvement.
• Engage with Finance, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Technology, and Operations to align needs.

Education

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

Job description

Western Union in Atlanta seeks a Director of Strategic Sourcing to lead enterprise sourcing and category strategies across roughly $900 million in annual third‑party spend. The role drives financial, operational, risk management, and supplier-performance outcomes aligned with strategic priorities.

You will coach a high-performing sourcing team, advise senior leaders on complex commercial decisions, and collaborate with Finance, Legal, Risk, Compliance, Technology, and Operations to improve total