Strategic Sourcing Director, Digital Payments

Paysafe; Jacksonville (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Paysafe seeks a Direct Sourcing Director to lead strategic sourcing for digital payments and merchant services. Drive cost optimization, supplier innovation, and favorable terms to maximize financial and operational value. This hybrid role can be based in Jacksonville, FL or London, UK with three days on-site weekly.

Lead procurement across Finance, Operations, Technology, and Legal, ensuring compliance and strong stakeholder partnerships. A senior, strategic thinker is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field.
• 10 years in strategic sourcing or procurement, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills, including working capital strategies.
• Expertise in the Digital Payments Industry/Financial Technology sourcing.
• Preferred: Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent); CPSM, CSCP, or CPIM certifications; AI knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for suppliers/partners in the Digital Payments platforms and merchants’ business ecosystem.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to identify cost-saving opportunities and innovative solutions.
• Negotiate contracts inclusive of favorable business terms such as working capital optimization, cost optimization, volume-based rebates, and risk-sharing mechanisms.
• Build and maintain Trusted Advisor relationships with business community
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key suppliers.
• Work in concert with the Vendor Management and Stakeholder community to implement supplier performance management
• Partner with Stakeholders; Finance, Operations, Technology, and Legal to align sourcing strategies with business objectives as needed.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, data security standards, and company policies. Work collaboratively with Supplier Risk Management

Skills

Digital Payments

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation

Contract Management

Financial Acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Supply Chain/Finance

MBA or equivalent preferred

Tools

AI knowledge

Job description

Paysafe seeks a Direct Sourcing Director to lead strategic sourcing for digital payments and merchant services. Drive cost optimization, supplier innovation, and favorable terms to maximize financial and operational value. This hybrid role can be based in Jacksonville, FL or London, UK with three days on-site weekly.

Lead procurement across Finance, Operations, Technology, and Legal, ensuring compliance and strong stakeholder partnerships. A senior, strategic thinker is required.