This person will be responsible for developing and driving global category strategies for Media and Advertising Technology. Understands the business/ company requirements to improve value and partners with key stakeholders. This includes driving the end-to-end Sourcing process, crafting and leading category strategies, spend and market analysis, running RFx's, negotiating contracts and pricing and supplier relationship management. • Collaborate with key stakeholders to align sourcing strategies and resources with business objectives and project requirements • Negotiate best possible pricing, concessions, and other Ts and Cs to meet savings and spend expectations • Negotiate, draft/redline governing agreements, work orders other contract documents • Partner with cross-functional partners such as privacy, legal, risk, compliance, security as applicable to conduct due diligence • Leverage data to evaluate additional category sourcing opportunities and implement sourcing pipeline to drive commercial value for the organization • Conduct thorough market analysis and research to stay abreast of trends, emerging technologies, supplier capabilities and competitive landscapes to develop a market POV • Stay on top of industry standards and trends related to responsibilities • Foster strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders and business partners globally • Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure a competitive advantage in the market, assurance of supply and operational cost-effectiveness • Manage and develop key suppliers using SRM tools and industry best practices • Measure and monitor progress and ensure savings and performance targets are achieved
Qualifications • Advanced in sourcing Marketing categories • 8-10 years Marketing procurement experience, CPM Certification a plus • Demonstrated capability to use data to make business decisions • Experience with cross-collaborating to define and advance shared vision resulting in actionable strategies and priorities • Must be able to maintain discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information • Must be exceptionally details-oriented, independent and able to successfully manage multiple concurrent project demands within established timeline • Possess a positive attitude, excellent communication and analytical skills • Proactive, result oriented with a can-do attitude in meeting critical deadlines
Comments for Suppliers:
Looking for a Category Lead/ Sourcing Manager to manage procurement of Marketing and Advertising Technology Services. Must have advanced Marketing procurement experience.