Are you an organized, hands-on individual with an eye for detail? 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 Director of Strategic Sourcing.

The Director of Strategic Sourcing will lead our sourcing and procurement strategy, optimize vendor relationships, reduce total cost of ownership, and drive strategic value across the organization. This leader will also champion stakeholder engagement and foster collaborative relationships across all levels of the business. 

Role 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. 

Role Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field (or equivalent work experience). 

• Minimum of 15+ 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. 

• Strong 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. 

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with a track record of building trust and fostering collaboration at all organizational levels. 

Work Shift

Western Union values in-person collaboration, problem solving, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this fosters common ways of working and supports how we execute initiatives for our customers. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

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. Please see the benefits below specific to your country. If applicable, additional role-specific benefits will be mentioned during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

Your United States-specific benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

• Family First Program

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Parental Leave

• Paid Time Off

• 401K Plan

For residents of Colorado, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania: Please do not respond to any questions on this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Salary

The base salary range is $175,000 – $200,000 USD per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary plus a variable target incentive that aligns with individual and company performance.

Other Details

As part of the application process, all applicants are required to take assessments. Western Union has partnered with a 3rd party provider to administer these tests. Applicants will need to provide their name and email address to process the assessments. If you have any questions, you may reach out to [email protected].

We are passionate about honoring our employee's identity and fostering a feeling of belonging. 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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