Visa operates the world's largest retail electronic payments network and is one of the most recognized global financial services brands. Visa facilitates global commerce through the transfer of value and information among financial institutions, merchants, consumers, businesses and government entities.

We offer a range of branded payment product platforms, which our financial institution clients use to develop and offer credit, charge, deferred debit, prepaid and cash access programs to cardholders. Visa's card platforms provide consumers, businesses, merchants and government entities with a secure, convenient and reliable way to pay and be paid in 170 countries and territories.

 

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 8th February

 

Job Purpose

§         Manage all aspects of supplier related activities, assisting the P&TS function in resourcing the appropriate suppliers to support the delivery of services. 

§         Ensure the group enhances its buying power based on activities across all areas of P&TS to negotiate the best agreements combining price and quality.

§         Track and follow up on supplier adherence to the defined Service Level Agreements, in close cooperation with the teams within P&TS who are responsible for the day-to-day working relationship with the suppliers.

§         Build reporting metrics that support the performance of the function

Principal Accountabilities

Supplier Management

  • Have a thorough understanding of supplier contracts and based on this manage and monitor supplier performance, working with the suppliers to ensure delivery of services against agreed service levels
  • Help to define the supplier´s objectives, services, delivery, execution methods and products and services
  • Liaise with Finance & Legal to oversee the contracting process for P&TS, ensure compliance with the global procurement policy, support the tracking and reporting of supplier spend
  • Work with the Finance & Legal teams to source and select suppliers as required by the P&TS organisation, in accordance with the policies defined by Finance & Legal
  • Represent P&TS (and VISA CEMEA where appropriate) to the supplier organisations
  • Manage risks and resolve issues related to services provided by the suppliers
  • Establish and maintain an ongoing working relationship with designated suppliers at all relevant levels
  • Work across the P&TS team (who have BAU supplier contact and responsibility) to monitor and seek feedback on supplier performance
  • Support and facilitate the license management and asset management processes for P&TS
  • Work with Head of Supplier Management in carrying out scheduled supplier audits (security etc.) and performance surveys
  • Support and provide cover for the Head of Supplier Management
  • Facilitate reviews and improvements in performance where appropriate

Qualifications and Experience

 

  • Broad experience in a technical role within the Payment Systems Industry, including experience managing staff and/or project resources
  • Experience in managing Suppliers and Supplier Management techniques
  • Experience of working in a finance or procurement function, with the ability to assist in evaluating project cost/benefits
  • Highly developed problem solving and decision making skills
  • Ability to effectively communicate to all levels and functional areas, internally and externally
  • High level of personal initiative, creativity and self motivation
  • Flexible, adaptable, well organised, a good planner
  • In depth knowledge of the Visa environment, systems, structure and methodologies
  • University degree or equivalent experience


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