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Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead sourcing strategies for Brand Advertising and Consumer Marketing categories
- Manage RFPs, supplier negotiations, contracting, and category management
- Manage up to $100 million in annual spend across Media, Creative and Content Agencies, Packaging, Production, Influencer Marketing, Partnerships, Consumer Insights & Analytics, and Innovation
- Develop and implement long-term marketing category strategies and sourcing pipeline plans
- Optimize spend, reduce costs, and maximize value across addressable spend
- Develop and manage continuous improvement pipelines and track savings with Finance
- Understand business requirements through stakeholder management
- Identify and implement initiatives to achieve cost savings and high customer satisfaction
- Negotiate contracts and manage supplier relationships with suppliers, Legal, and Marketing teams
- Conduct market research and analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and performance metrics
- Manage sourcing, supplier selection, pricing, contracting, and commercialization
- Negotiate and implement supplier agreements
- Monitor supplier contract compliance and develop supplier improvement plans
- Establish proactive risk management strategies and resolve issues with business stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with Procurement and company policies, procedures, and practices
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Business, Engineering, Food Science, or a related field
- Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in Category Management and Procurement
- Experience with SAP ERP is preferred
- Deep subject matter expertise in Marketing categories, including Brand Advertising, Consumer Marketing, and Media investments
- Strong procurement experience supporting manufacturing, commercial, and corporate functions across diverse operating models
- Experience managing marketing spend categories within the consumer products, wellness, nutraceutical, or related industries
- Strong knowledge of procure-to-pay (P2P) processes, category management, and procurement best practices
- Experience developing and executing sourcing strategies that deliver measurable business value and innovative solutions
- Expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and category strategy development
- Excellent project management skills, including RFP and RFQ management
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including data analysis and business process evaluation
- Proven experience negotiating complex commercial agreements, including MSAs, media and agency contracts, sponsorship agreements, influencer partnerships, licensing agreements, SLAs, and KPI-based performance arrangements
- Foundational financial acumen, including P&L analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Ability to navigate and succeed within a matrixed organization
- This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship
Benefits
Comp & perks- Performance-based incentives
- 401k with company match
- Healthcare coverage
- Benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing
- Dynamic career paths
- Professional development opportunities
- Opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe
- Recruitment accommodations for individuals with disabilities