<p> </p> <div class="stat-card featured"> <div id="midOut" class="v pop"> <p>The Senior Manager will be a key leader within our procurement team, developing and leading a category management strategy to optimize external spend for US and Global Marketing.</p> <p>We are looking for an experienced, high potential, procurement expert to drive internal collaboration, compliance with best practices, and continuous value creation. Your time will be spent… </p> <ul> <li>Collaborating with wide-range of cross-functional leaders to identify value creation opportunities and build effective sourcing strategies for the Marketing category</li> <li>Developing, tracking and executing a pipeline of initiatives and benefits</li> <li>Directing complex sourcing events and negotiations across different marketing categories, with a focus on Online Media, Offline Media and Digital Agencies. </li> <li>Monitoring marketing procurement performance against assigned strategic goals</li> </ul> <h4><em>You will...</em></h4> <ul> <li>Leverage expertise, market dynamics and business objectives to develop short and long-term roadmap to deliver commercial value for external marketing spend </li> <li>Partner with cross-functional leaders in building effective sourcing strategies across a marketing categories based on rigorous analysis and involving all relevant stakeholders</li> <li>Lead complex sourcing events and negotiations across all marketing spend categories</li> <li>Implement frameworks for the management of strategic supplier and internal relationships</li> <li>Implement and monitor key performance indicators/scorecards for suppliers, actively engage stakeholders in the process to ensure the relevant indicators are understood and tracked</li> </ul> <p><strong><em>You are…</em></strong></p> <ul> <li>Someone with a clear understanding of marketing procurement sourcing best practices</li> <li>An expert negotiator who has handled multi-million dollar contract negotiations by following/developing a strategic sourcing process</li> <li>A creative problem solver with a process improvement mindset</li> <li>Data-driven decision maker who is passionate about bringing that mentality to their work</li> <li>Detail-oriented – You possess strong organizational skills and consistently demonstrate a methodical approach to all your work</li> <li>A self-starter – You are highly motivated and passionate; you’re eager to take on new projects without knowing exactly what you will uncover</li> <li>Proven track record of taking ownership – identifying problems early and driving resolution independently, without waiting to be directed</li> <li>Agile – You thrive in fast-paced and dynamic environments and are willing to get deep into the weeds where needed</li> <li>A strong communicator who can easily communicate complex solutions cross functionally and to upper management</li> </ul> <p><strong><em>You have…</em></strong></p> <ul> <li>7+ years of experience in marketing procurement and sourcing, experience with marketing procurement preferred</li> <li>BA/BS degree in business, supply chain or related discipline, CIPS certification a plus, MBA a plus</li> <li>A successful track record of value creation from data-driven insights in sourcing or supply chain </li> <li>Vast knowledge and interest in strategic sourcing and continuous improvement processes with demonstrated experience in spend analysis, managing sourcing events, and generating value</li> <li>Strong quantitative and analytical experience (either through education or professional experience)</li> <li>Professional training in negotiation practices a plus</li> <li>Flexibility to travel (up to 10%) if needed</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to build trust and credibility with business partners at different levels</li> </ul> <p> </p> <div id="message-list-preview-list_1773345288.539149"> <p><strong>You'll get...</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong><em>Box Discount </em></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">- Amazing discounts on 1 box per week! 75% discount on weekly HelloFresh and Chefs Plate meal kits AND 50% off weekly Factor meal box.</span></li> <li><strong><em>Health & Wellness </em></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">-</span><strong><em> </em></strong>Health & Dental benefits from day 1, a Health Spending Account, unlimited access to the Headspace app to meet your self-care needs, and 25% discount on GoodLife fitness memberships!</li> <li><strong><em>Vacation & PTO </em></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">-</span><strong><em> </em></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">Time off is also an important part of self-care! We offer generous vacation and PTO to help you create a good work-life balance. </span></li> <li><strong><em>Family Benefits </em></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;">- A parental leave top-up program for expectant parents.</span></li> <li><strong><em>Growth & Development</em></strong><span style="font-weight: 400;"> - We support your career progression, provide development opportunities, and invest in your continued learning through our organizat