Business Performance Improvement - Supply Chain and Operations - Indirect Marketing Category Manager
Core
Lead strategic sourcing and procurement engagements for indirect marketing categories including advertising agencies, media buying, and paid digital media.
Role type
Senior IC supply chain and operations manager (indirect procurement)
Builds
Strategic sourcing solutions and supplier contracts for marketing spend
Domain
Consulting / Supply Chain / Indirect Procurement
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
strategic sourcing, procurement, contract management, supplier management, financial modeling, spend benchmarking, business case management, process improvement, project management
Preferred skills
digital supply chain solutions, marketing technology, Lean/Agile methodologies
Technologies
Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), Source-to-Pay (S2P), Third Party Risk Management (TPRM), Microsoft Office, Tableau/Power BI
Responsibilities
Lead strategic sourcing and procurement engagements focused on indirect marketing categories; Manage end-to-end sourcing cycles including spend analysis, RFP/RFQ design, and negotiation; Oversee Statement of Work development and governance for agency relationships; Advise clients on agency compensation models and identify cost optimization opportunities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory experience