Senior Sourcing Manager

Basic Qualifications:

• 8+ years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree or at least 5 years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD) or 2 years of work experience with a PhD, OR 11+ years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years in Marketing Strategic Sourcing, Performance Marketing, or within a Marketing/Media Agency.
• At least 5 years leading the development and management of marketing category plans and sourcing strategies, or equivalent experience in an agency environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Professional accreditation in sourcing or procurement is a plus.
• Extensive knowledge of Mainland China’s suppliers value chain, including SCRM platforms, KOL/Talent commercial arrangements, and media ecosystem relationships.
• Strong understanding of the creative and production supplier landscape.
• Solid grasp of marketing metrics and measurement methodologies.

Skills:

• Proven ability to challenge the status quo and deliver strategic impact through data-driven insights and business acumen.
• Demonstrated experience in contract negotiation, including the development of negotiation plans and strategies.
• Exceptional relationship-management skills; collaborates effectively with functional leads and senior executives, building credibility and trust with key influencers.
• Excellent communication skills—written, oral, and presentation—in both Chinese and English, with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives independently and deliver superior results.
• Highly motivated with a proactive, “can-do” approach to work assignments.

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.