Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing – Marketing, Professional Services

Role Overview

• 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

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