Indirect Marketing Category Manager

Protiviti

Manager in Supply Chain & Operations at Protiviti, providing sourcing solutions and building client relationships. Leading strategic sourcing engagements in marketing categories.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois, North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $126,000 - $202,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with clients to solve complex business problems and provide impactful advice and solutions
Develop lasting relationships with client personnel and ensure quality product delivery
Lead strategic sourcing and procurement engagements focused on indirect marketing categories
Manage end-to-end sourcing cycles including spend analysis, market assessment, RFP/RFQ design, supplier evaluation, negotiation, and contract execution
Oversee Statement of Work development, management, and governance for agency and media supplier relationships
Advise clients on agency compensation models and identify cost optimization opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Supply Chain, Marketing, Operations, or Business-related field)
5–8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or indirect category management with specific focus on marketing services spend
4+ years working in Consulting, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field, either in professional services or industry
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Professional certification such as CPM, CPSM, CSCP, CPIM, PMP, Six Sigma/Lean Six Sigma, Certified Scrum Professional or similar is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverages
FSA and HSA healthcare accounts
Life and accident insurance
Adoption and fertility assistance
Paid parental leave up to 10 weeks
Short/long term disability
401(k) savings and investment plan with employer match of 50% on the first 6%
Choice Time Off (CTO) for vacation, personal needs, and sick time
Up to 20 days of CTO per calendar year
Up to 11 paid holidays each calendar year

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Hard Skills & Tools

strategic sourcingprocurementspend analysismarket assessmentRFP designRFQ designsupplier evaluationnegotiationcontract executionStatement of Work development

Soft Skills

client relationship managementproblem solvingadvisory skillscommunicationleadershipquality assurancecost optimization

Certifications

CPMCPSMCSCPCPIMPMPSix SigmaLean Six SigmaCertified Scrum Professional