Full-Time Strategic Sourcing Manager

Role The scope of Strategic Sourcing Manager is to build strong relationships with their internal business units and drive enterprise-wide sourcing, category management, contract negotiation and delivery of the Marketing category, including but not limited to Event Management, Event Venue, as well Advertising, Creating,Market Research, Promotional Items, Lead Generation and Print.

Provide subject matter expertise and strategic guidance within categories; manage and execute appropriate sourcing process and procedures.

This role provides leadership and direction in support of the company’s Marketing functions for Strategic Sourcing.

What you get to do in this role

1. Conducts supplier analysis, evaluates potential suppliers, and support the overall supplier qualification process, develops and create sourcing plans and category strategies, requests for proposal, and other sourcing documents.
2. Evaluates and recommends purchasing and sourcing decision to management.
3. Review spend analysis, assess, and proactively seek opportunities for Cost Savings and Avoidance
4. Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness
5. Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal results
6. Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation
7. Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking
8. Assess, manage and mitigate risks
9. Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers
10. Determine quantity and timing of deliveries
11. Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand
12. Actively seek out industry knowledge through research, trade shows, conferences and online training, establishing yourself as a trusted advisor

To be successful in this role, we need someone who has:

• Minimum of four years of experience in strategic sourcing with at least 2 years sourcing the marketing category
• In-depth knowledge and familiarity with the sourcing landscape managing Marketing spend in Events
• Experience with the following is a plus: Advertising, Creative, Event Venue, Market Research, Promotional Items, Marketing, Lead Generation, Print
• First-class professional and interpersonal communication skills for collaboration with diverse internal and external resources and groups
• Excellent organization and time management skills to oversee simultaneously occurring projects, tasks, and deadlines
• Expert knowledge of office productivity, word-processing and various other computer-based or online website proposal software. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of RFP process and standard business practices and procedures
• Both strategic and tactical sourcing experience
• Ability to articulate category strategies
• Solid judgment and ability to make good decisions
• Comfortable negotiating and networking
• Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures
• Ability to work independently
• Can-do mentality

Not sure if you meet every qualification? We still encourage you to apply! We value inclusivity, welcoming candidates from diverse backgrounds, including non-traditional paths. Unique experiences enrich our team, and the willingness to dream big makes you an exceptional candidate!

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