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Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Western UnionDenver, CO, US
12 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing

The Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing is a high-impact role responsible for building sourcing strategies and stakeholder engagement across multiple business units, with a primary focus on Human Resources (HR) and Legal. This role will also support mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities and act as a key liaison with the legal team to enhance contracting processes and compliance. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, skilled negotiator, contracting expert, and collaborative partner who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Role Responsibilities

Stakeholder Relationship Management

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with executives and business unit leaders, particularly in HR and Legal.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, aligning sourcing strategies with business objectives.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure sourcing initiatives meet stakeholder needs and deliver measurable value.

Legal Liaison & Contracting Excellence

  • Partner closely with the legal team supporting procurement to develop and maintain contracting playbooks, templates, and best practices.
  • Drive improvements in contract lifecycle management (CLM), including process optimization, data capture, and compliance tracking.
  • Support training and enablement efforts to ensure consistent contract execution across the organization.
  • Mergers & Acquisitions Support

  • Lead procurement-related due diligence for M&A activities, including review of material supplier contracts and identification of supplier-related risks.
  • Assess cost synergies and sourcing opportunities to support integration planning.
  • Provide post-acquisition support through training, process alignment, and policy implementation.
  • Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Negotiations

  • Independently lead strategic sourcing initiatives across assigned categories, including supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting.
  • Analyze market trends and supplier capabilities to inform sourcing decisions.
  • Deliver cost savings, risk mitigation, and supplier performance improvements through effective sourcing strategies.
  • Role Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and / or professional certification (e.g., CPSM, PMP, JD) preferred.
  • 8+ years of strategic sourcing experience showing progressive increase in skills and responsibilities.
  • Proven experience supporting M&A activities from a procurement perspective.
  • Strong understanding of contract law, procurement processes, and CLM systems.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a matrixed environment.
  • 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.

    Salary

    The base salary range is $135,000 155,000 USD per year, total on target compensation includes a base salary plus a variable target incentive that aligns with individual and company performance.

    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 below benefits specific to your location and note that your recruiter may share additional role-specific benefits during your interview process or in an offer of employment.

  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • Family First Program
  • Student Loan Repayment Program
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Parental Leave
  • 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.

    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.

    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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