Manager, Procurement Operations – Denver, Colorado

Are you ready to work with an international organization committed to making financial services accessible to people everywhere? 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 Manger, Procurement Operations!

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In this role you will manage the day-to-day activities of the procurement operations group.

Role Responsibilities

• Leads and develops procurement operations in compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Manage key metrics and SLAs with a focus on providing the highest quality service.
• Effectively identify, recommend, and implement scalable process optimization, resource efficiency and automation opportunities in a global environment.
• Build effective, strategic relationships with business partners across the enterprise.
• Facilitates change management on projects.
• Develop and maintain Procurement Operations documentation and policy repository.
• Build out and maintain Procure-to-Pay Operations global content pages (help center).
• Develop, champions, advocates, and ensures compliance with Western Union’s Global Buying Policy utilizing source-to-pay processes and tools, including ensuring compliance with internal and external auditing requirements.
• Promotes and proliferates appropriate utilization of buying channels and procurement tools (virtual cards, punchouts, requisitions, purchase orders, etc.).
• Prepare bid awards requiring board approval.
• Review purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy.
• Review, evaluate, and approve specifications for issuing and awarding bids.
• Administer online purchasing systems.
• Prepare and process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies and equipment.
• Interview and hire staff and oversee staff training.
• Develop cost reduction strategies and savings plans.
• Act as point of escalation for Procurement Operations team and business process owners to ensure timely remediation of issues.
• Lead and manage implementation of internal control procedures (SOX).
• Participate in special projects, analysis and ad-hoc tasks as required by management.
• Performs supervisory responsibilities inherent in a managerial role.

Role Requirements

• BA/BS degree in related field required, 5-7+ years’ experience, or equivalent.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience required.
• High proficiency and experience with Procurement, and Requisitioning systems.
• Understanding of Source-to-Pay processes and best practices.
• Prior experience in a high-growth environment; ideally, a public/private industry mix.
• Possess excellent analytical, organizational, problem solving and prioritization skills.
• Experience designing and implementing new policies and procedures with proven ability to drive process and system improvements in a global environment.
• Technically savvy and capable of learning new technologies.
• Advanced Excel experience.
• Executive level power point experience.
• Strong in metric and reporting development, analysis, and presentation.
• Data driven individual with a growth mindset.
• Experience in process improvement / redesign.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Positive attitude and open mindset, not afraid to roll up your sleeves.
• Able to work under time pressure, prioritize a high workload, and meet strict deadlines.
• Proven ability to succeed in a fast paced and constantly changing environment.
• Self-starter and able to work independently as well as collaborate with partner teams.
• Team player, strong interpersonal skills including conscientiousness, diplomacy, flexibility, dependability.

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 on-target earnings range is $99,705- 130,250 per year, which 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:
• Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
• Flexible Time Off
• Family First Program
• Parental Leave

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:

06-24-2024

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.