Sr. Buyer, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement- Marketing
Core
Coordinate, manage, and negotiate supplier relationships and contracts for the procurement of CarMax branded marketing materials to support store marketing teams and operations.
Role type
Senior Buyer, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
Builds
Branded marketing materials (primarily print) for store locations and campaigns
Domain
Retail / Marketing Operations / Printing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Procurement/buying experience, Supplier management, Project management, Contract negotiation, Cross-functional team leadership, Industry trend analysis
Preferred skills
Marketing industry experience, Printing industry experience, CarMax-specific experience
Technologies
RFI/RFP processes, Supplier scorecards, Project trackers
Responsibilities
Identify needs and research new products and suppliers, Support on-time delivery and installation of marketing materials, Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues, Negotiate contract terms and conditions, Lead cross-functional sourcing events, Analyze purchases to identify savings opportunities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC