Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing- Marketing & Professional Services

The Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing- Marketing & Professional Services will lead enterprise-wide procurement initiatives, supplier relationship management, and contract management activities across multiple categories of spend. In this role, you will develop and implement sourcing strategies, conduct market and supplier research, manage RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, oversee supplier evaluation and selection, and drive contract negotiations. You will work within the Strategic Sourcing team and will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for Marketing and Professional Services related products and services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 4+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management, with at least 2 years focused on Marketing & Professional Services category
• Demonstrated experience negotiating high-value, complex technology contracts
• Familiarity with ERP systems, supplier management systems, and contract lifecycle management tools
• CPSM, PMP, Lean/Six Sigma, or ISM certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of Marketing & Professional Services sourcing categories (e.g. Advertising & Media Buying, Creative & Content Services, Print & Production Services, Consulting Services, Legal & Advisory Services) including suppliers, market trends, and regulatory landscape
• Strong analytical, financial, and strategic problem-solving skills, including ability to deliver data-based insights to support strategic recommendations
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with experience influencing senior stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across diverse teams
• High level of integrity, initiative, curiosity, and organization
• Comfort with fast-paced, cross-functional mission-driven environments

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Work Arrangements