Manager, Procurement; Marketing

Manager, Procurement (Marketing)

Qualcomm Incorporated

Qualcomm is seeking an experienced Procurement/Sourcing Manager for the Marketing Category. You will monitor industry trends and business requirements, consulting with the business to identify and deploy best practices in procurement, category management, and supplier management. You will collaborate with various business groups including, but not limited to, Marketing, Government Affairs, Sales and cross‑functional teams such as Contracts, Legal, Finance, and Compliance to maximize company value, optimize the category’s budget, and mitigate risk.

You will align with internal stakeholders to identify their needs and requirements, identify potential service and product suppliers who can deliver the best value to Qualcomm, and manage the supplier sourcing process for both services and products.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or related field.
• 6+ years of industry‑specific experience in Procurement, Operations, or related work experience.

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience working in a large matrixed organization.
• 2+ years of work experience in a role requiring interaction with senior leadership.
• 1+ year in a leadership role with or without direct reports.
• Experience developing and executing strategic sourcing category plans.
• Experience working in a high‑growth, fast‑paced environment.
• Understanding of various international markets and ability to navigate global sourcing strategies.
• Familiarity with relevant software or technology used in sourcing and procurement.
• High emotional intelligence with an ability to balance sustained workload.
• Certifications or advanced degrees in procurement, supply chain management, or related field are a plus.

• Utilize current industry trends, data analysis, third‑party supplier spend data, and internal requirements to develop strategies that proactively identify optimization opportunities to assist the business team in meeting their goals.
• Support and drive the execution of strategic sourcing plans and supplier spend management strategies, including handling complex sourcing projects and contract negotiations that optimize value to the company.
• Develop strong collaborative relationships with key business partners to understand their needs and become a trusted partner in managing spend and supplier relationships.
• Establish supplier positioning and manage strategic relationships with key suppliers, influencing their processes, resources, performance, and policies to create mutually beneficial and sustainable partnerships.
• Develop strong internal partnerships across Indirect Procurement, Finance, Operations, Compliance, and Legal teams.
• Maintain accurate records, simplify processes, and contribute to the implementation, planning, and change management of process improvement initiatives across Indirect Procurement.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, manage remediation and resolution of sourcing issues and escalations, and provide regular communication and training on procurement processes and systems.
• Act as a procurement subject matter expert in consulting with the business to identify, develop, and deploy best practices in procurement, category management, and supplier management.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge in developing accurate Statements of Work and governing agreements.
• Collaborate with the Contracts Team to ensure agreements follow Qualcomm legal protocols.
• Lead sourcing‑related activities for the marketing category and manage the support team to achieve company and department goals.
• Develop category strategies and formalize engagements with the supply base.
• Participate in the organization's planning process, interpreting business strategies, establishing strategic plans, and objectives for multiple areas and functions.

• Procurement Strategy Development
• Strategic Sourcing
• Commercial Negotiations and Cost Savings
• Supplier Vetting, Onboarding, Performance Management/Consolidation
• Project/Schedule Management
• Stakeholder Management/Collaboration
• Should…