Lead the development and execution of Marketing & Professional Services sourcing strategies to optimize spend, reduce risk, and enhance value in alignment with organizational objectives
Identify, evaluate, and make recommendations on selection of suppliers across marketing and professional services categories
Manage a team of strategic sourcing direct reports, establishing team and individual targets for cost savings, process improvements, and professional development of the team
Understand the current supplier landscape and identify opportunities to consolidate demand and drive cost savings while maintaining service quality
Proactively update sourcing strategies based on market analysis and risk assessment, aligning with organizational goals and industry trends
Lead supplier selection, performance management, and relationship development in partnership with internal stakeholders
Lead negotiations of commercial terms, service-level agreements (SLAs), and licensing models to achieve favorable cost, risk, and performance outcomes
Partner with Legal, GRC and Information Security teams to ensure all security and business term requirements are included in contracts
Manage ongoing supplier relationships, performance reviews, and escalation processes
Gather and analyze spend data to benchmark and identify opportunities for savings and efficiency
Create category specific cost models, including TCO analyses, to support data driven sourcing recommendations and track impact against organizational goals and metrics
Adopt and leverage existing Procurement tools and platforms, as well as enterprise AI tools, to deliver value driven insights and recommendations
Serve as a trusted advisor to business units on category related procurement and sourcing matters, delivering market insights, improving supplier performance, and ensuring contract and policy compliance
Proactively engage with stakeholders to understand their goals and planned initiatives, translating insights into category sourcing strategies that anticipate needs, align with enterprise objectives, and deliver strategic value
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to improve contract compliance, supplier performance, and policy adherence

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management, with at least 4 years focused on Marketing and Professional Services categories
3+ years of experience leading procurement or strategic sourcing direct reports
Demonstrated experience negotiating high-value, complex contracts
Familiarity with ERP systems, supplier management systems, and contract lifecycle management tools
CPSM, PMP, Lean/Six Sigma, or ISM certification preferred

Benefits

Annual bonuses and opportunities for merit-based raises and promotions
A mission-driven workplace where your impact matters
A team that invests in your development and success

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

strategic sourcingprocurementsupplier managementcontract negotiationcost savings analysismarket analysisperformance managementdata analysiscategory managementTCO analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementstakeholder engagementcross-functional collaborationcommunicationrelationship developmentproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingadvisory skillsprocess improvement

Certifications

CPSMPMPLean/Six SigmaISM certification