Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Core
Develop and execute category strategies for Marketing sub-categories (Data Insights, Promotional Items, Print, Media, Agencies, Events) to drive cost savings, risk mitigation, and process improvements.
Role type
Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Procurement)
Builds
Procurement strategies, supplier contracts, and sourcing solutions for Marketing and Sales stakeholders
Domain
Healthcare (Eye Care) / Procurement / Category Management
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Category strategy development, contract management, supplier relationship management, negotiation, stakeholder engagement, spend analysis, demand forecasting, project management, compliance monitoring, total cost of ownership modeling
Preferred skills
Supplier Diversity Program Management
Technologies
RFP systems, procurement tools, data analysis platforms
Responsibilities
Develop and implement category strategies grounded in market intelligence; Lead the Source-to-Contract process including supplier selection and negotiation; Analyze spend data and generate fact-based insights; Monitor end-to-end compliance and manage risk; Plan and manage cross-functional projects; Serve as a trusted advisor to Marketing and Sales leadership.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC