Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Marketing and Professional Services

Role Overview

• Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies to optimize spend, reduce risk, and enhance value in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Identify, evaluate, and make recommendations on selection of suppliers and Marketing & Professional Services related products and services.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management, with at least 4 years focused on Marketing & Professional Services category (e.g. Advertising & Media Buying, Creative & Content Services, Print & Production Services, Consulting Services, Legal & Advisory Services sourcing)
• Demonstrated experience negotiating high-value, complex technology contracts
• Familiarity with ERP systems, supplier management systems, and contract lifecycle management tools
• CPSM, PMP, Lean/Six Sigma, or ISM certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of Marketing & Professional Services sourcing categories (e.g. Advertising & Media Buying, Creative & Content Services, Print & Production Services, Consulting Services, Legal & Advisory Services) including suppliers, market trends, and regulatory landscape
• Strong analytical, financial, and strategic problem-solving skills, including ability to deliver data-based insights to support strategic recommendations
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with experience influencing senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across diverse teams
• High level of integrity, initiative, curiosity, and organization
• Comfort with fast-paced, cross-functional mission-driven environments

Tech Stack

• ERP
• PMP

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