Sourcing Analyst-2

**Company Description**
Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose - to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

The Sourcing Analyst, Data & Analytics is responsible for collecting, validating, and analyzing data related to the global sourcing function. The data analyst works closely with the CoE Data Analytics team, the data provider, and the category managers to provide accurate and timely reports and insights. The data analyst also identifies and communicates opportunities for data and process improvement.

**Responsibilities,**
- Calculates and validates KPIs monthly. Makes recommendations to improve the process to Senior Analyst, Data & Analytics (locally) or Director (remote).
- Collects all relevant data to enable data uploads, handles communications with provider to enable monthly data refresh. Communicates refresh status to Global Sourcing. Responds to tactical Q&A.
- Attends meetings with provider and assists Global Sourcing with login access, Q&A and requests for data provider.
- Provides reports that meet business requirements and makes improvements with each iteration.
- Run ad-hoc reports in support of Categories and business-partners. First point of contact for day-to-day questions.
- Provides recommendations to improve data processing and reporting.
- Analyzes exceptions reports quarterly and sends out communication of action plans to resolve critical issues to business partners.
- Executes quarterly data reconciliations and aligns with categories to achieve aligned accuracy expectations.

This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.
**Qualifications**

Basic Qualifications
- 5 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD, or PhD)

Preferred Qualifications
- 3 or more years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or more than 2 years of work experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD)
- Bachelor's degree in business, economics, statistics, or related field.
- At least 2 years of experience in data analysis, preferably in sourcing or procurement.
- Proficient in data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Power BI) and Excel, PowerPoint and Word.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable to changing priorities and deadlines.
- Knowledge of sourcing and procurement processes and systems is a plus.
- Excellent written, oral and presentation skills and an ability to synthesize information and make clear, concise recommendations on course of action
- Experience managing internal and external customers and users. Strong relationship management skills and ability to influence at a mid-management level both internally and externally.
- High level of self-motivation and initiative, and ability to operate as an effective team player
- Understanding of process mapping and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Proficiency in purchasing systems and organizational interfaces (including, Ariba, Coupa, DocuSign, and Oracle)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Professional accreditation in sourcing, procurement or purchasing a plus.

**Additional Information**
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.