Strategic Sourcing Leader: Drive Enterprise Savings

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

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