Lead Sourcing Manager; Marketing

Position: Lead Sourcing Manager (Marketing)
Location: New York

Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.
** Overall Purpose
** This position is a subject matter expert sourcing goods and services, ensuring internal business requirements are met in a cost effective and efficient manner.  Initiates and drives vendor contractual and pricing negotiations to achieve optimal procurement results. Evaluates market conditions and performs benchmarking activities to ensure efficient cost structures for required goods and services.
** Essential Functions
*** Initiates and leads sourcing activities to identify, select and contract with industry leading and/or high quality, trustworthy vendor partners.
* Mentors other team members on sourcing strategies.
* Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for strategic sourcing activities and processes within the company.
* Supports leadership in implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives.
* Leads the schedule and execution of RFPs during each fiscal year.
* Evaluate, negotiate and execute vendor contracts to support organizational product and service needs.
* Maximize opportunities to create cost efficiencies and improve service levels with vendors while ensuring high quality products and services are provided.
* Continually evaluate vendor relationships, making recommendations and managing changes as appropriate.
* Utilize strategic sourcing processes to optimize spend.
* Investigate and recommend alternate sources for technology product and services as necessary to support new business product & service development, cost reduction requirements, and/or address vendor performance issues.
* Develop and maintain effective working relationships with all departments and leadership at all levels.
* Represent the company in a professional manner and maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity in all business interactions.
* Maintain current knowledge of advanced purchasing methods, procurement trends, current technology, market conditions, and applicable laws and regulations including the Uniform Commercial Code to maximize efficiency, effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
* Support the company's commitment to risk management and protecting the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.
** Minimum Qualifications
*** Bachelor’s degree in business, Procurement or related field
* A minimum of 12 years progressive procurement or related experience
* Strong negotiation skills and effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrated expertise in supporting high-impact business requirements Strong skills in evaluating and negotiating contractual language and pricing associated with master agreements, vendor services agreements, statements of work (SOW), subscriptions and licensing agreements within compliance framework.
* Effective collaboration and communication skills within and across both internal and external teams and constituents.
* Demonstrated effectiveness in analyzing business needs or procurement opportunities for significantly improving expense, service and quality.
* Effective organizational, project and planning skills.
* Knowledge of laws and regulations guiding procurement practices.
* Demonstrated expertise in independently drafting and analyzing RFP’s, RFQ’s, RFI’s
* Demonstrated high level of proficiency in the Microsoft suite of productivity applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio.
* Familiarity with enterprise financial systems along with finance and accounting requirements relating to budgets and procurement.
* Background and drug screen.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Master’s degree or MBA degree in business or related field
* Knowledge of e-procurement…