About the role
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.
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…
- Collaborating with wide-range of cross-functional leaders to identify value creation opportunities and build effective sourcing strategies for the Marketing category
- Developing, tracking and executing a pipeline of initiatives and benefits
- Directing complex sourcing events and negotiations across different marketing categories, with a focus on Online Media, Offline Media and Digital Agencies.
- Monitoring marketing procurement performance against assigned strategic goals
You will...
- Leverage expertise, market dynamics and business objectives to develop short and long-term roadmap to deliver commercial value for external marketing spend
- Partner with cross-functional leaders in building effective sourcing strategies across a marketing categories based on rigorous analysis and involving all relevant stakeholders
- Lead complex sourcing events and negotiations across all marketing spend categories
- Implement frameworks for the management of strategic supplier and internal relationships
- Implement and monitor key performance indicators/scorecards for suppliers, actively engage stakeholders in the process to ensure the relevant indicators are understood and tracked
You are…
- Someone with a clear understanding of marketing procurement sourcing best practices
- An expert negotiator who has handled multi-million dollar contract negotiations by following/developing a strategic sourcing process
- A creative problem solver with a process improvement mindset
- Data-driven decision maker who is passionate about bringing that mentality to their work
- Detail-oriented – You possess strong organizational skills and consistently demonstrate a methodical approach to all your work
- A self-starter – You are highly motivated and passionate; you’re eager to take on new projects without knowing exactly what you will uncover
- Proven track record of taking ownership – identifying problems early and driving resolution independently, without waiting to be directed
- Agile – You thrive in fast-paced and dynamic environments and are willing to get deep into the weeds where needed
- A strong communicator who can easily communicate complex solutions cross functionally and to upper management
You have…
- 7+ years of experience in marketing procurement and sourcing, experience with marketing procurement preferred
- BA/BS degree in business, supply chain or related discipline, CIPS certification a plus, MBA a plus
- A successful track record of value creation from data-driven insights in sourcing or supply chain
- Vast knowledge and interest in strategic sourcing and continuous improvement processes with demonstrated experience in spend analysis, managing sourcing events, and generating value
- Strong quantitative and analytical experience (either through education or professional experience)
- Professional training in negotiation practices a plus
- Flexibility to travel (up to 10%) if needed
- Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to build trust and credibility with business partners at different levels
You’ll get…
- Competitive salary and 401(k) with company match (vesting immediately upon participation)
- Generous PTO policy and 4 weeks of parental leave
- $0 monthly premium and flexible health plans starting on day one
- 85% discount on your HelloFresh subscription and other product offerings
- A collaborative, dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.
New York Pay Range
$130,200—$186,000 USD