Senior Manager, Category Management – Denver, Colorado (Hybrid)

Senior Manager, Category Management – Denver, Colorado (Hybrid)

Are you ready to bring your skills & experience to a financial services organization that helps people prosper? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it’s time to join Western Union as a Senior Manager, Category Management!

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The Sr. Manager of Sourcing and Category Management is a strategic role that continually assesses business needs, financials and the supplier and service provider market to determine the best options and sources of supply for the organization.  This individual must also be an effective change agent, working with senior leadership within the business to drive enduring changes to how the organization manages third-party spend and supplier relationships. In this role, the individual will regularly interact with key business leaders to balance cost, risk and speed in order to ensure that the business is able to realize its objectives.

Role Responsibilities

• Leading a small team of mid-level and junior sourcing and procurement resources to ensure successful execution of category plans and sourcing strategies.
• Lead sourcing and category management for hardware, software, telecommunications, data center, SaaS, and a variety of technology products, aligning strategies with business unit needs.
• Develop, through a collaborative and inclusive approach, a global category sourcing strategy that delivers against corporate strategy priorities and translates business imperatives into effective procurement plans.
• Identify and evaluate the best options for supply, which may include acquisition of products, outsourcing or insourcing, or other alternatives such as joint ventures, brokering vendor partnerships or potential acquisitions.
• Engage the business to understand business drivers, risk appetite and environmental factors that influence the development and maintenance of the sourcing strategy.
• Keeping abreast of industry trends that have an impact on the sourcing strategy, through good working relationships with existing and potential third parties.
• Review, manage and approve a comprehensive list of best-in-class suppliers for bid processes developed by analyzing industry trends and competitive positioning to ensure engagement and leverage of the most effective supply base.
• Lead key large scale and complex negotiations to develop cost savings and optimal contract terms.

Role Requirements

• 7-10 years of category management business experience.
• Experienced in negotiating contracts, supplier management, and identifying cost-saving opportunities across diverse technology categories. 
• A bachelor's degree in business or other management discipline and/or certification by purchasing and supply chain professional bodies, such as the Institute for Supply Management (ISM), the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), or Certified Professional Strategic Advisor, Category Management Certification is preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, including team leadership and organizational skills, in a cross-cultural environment.
• Current knowledge of the global product and service market and its trends.
• Knowledge of the sources of data and analytics to support the development and execution of sourcing strategies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-influencing skills.

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next. 

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward. 

  

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/ 

Salary 

The base salary range is $155,000 – $165,000 USD per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary and short-term and long-term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies.

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 (https://careers.westernunion.com/global-benefits/). Please see the location-specific benefits below and note that your Recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment. 

  

Your United States – Specific Benefits Include 

• Family First Program 
• Flexible Time off 
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance 
• Tuition Assistance Program 
• Parental Leave 

  

Location (Hybrid): 7001 E. Belleview Ave Denver, CO 80237

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

We are passionate about diversity. 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.

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Estimated Job Posting End Date:

11-23-2024

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.