Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Marketing
Core
Own strategic sourcing and category management for a broad range of Marketing spend, including Creative Services, Production, and Sponsorships, to deliver speed, quality, innovation, and risk reduction.
Role type
Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Individual Contributor)
Builds
Category strategies, commercial agreements, and supplier ecosystems for global marketing programs
Domain
Marketing / Strategic Sourcing / Category Management
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, Category management, RFx project leadership, Contract negotiation, Spend analysis, Supplier relationship management, Cross-functional collaboration, Commercial judgment, Market intelligence, Risk management
Preferred skills
Agency or brand/marketing side experience, Experience with Creative Services, Production, or Sponsorships
Technologies
RFx, MSA, SOW
Responsibilities
Develop global category strategies for Marketing areas; Lead end-to-end sourcing and negotiation processes; Embed with Marketing and Finance partners in planning cycles; Build strategic relationships with agency and supplier partners; Analyze spend, market intelligence, and supplier performance.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC
