Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor to CPOs, CMOs, CFOs and Procurement leaders.
• Own executive-level client relationships across multiple engagements.
• Translate business priorities into Marketing procurement transformation strategies.
• Lead category strategy, strategic sourcing, operating model, and cost optimization engagements.
• Drive measurable outcomes through supplier consolidation, value engineering, risk mitigation, and performance improvement.
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives including RFI, RFP, RFQ, supplier evaluation, negotiations, and contracting.
• Conduct opportunity assessments and identify value creation opportunities across Marketing spend.
• Develop category roadmaps for agency services, media, digital marketing, promotional merchandise, market research, and events.
• Integrate procurement objectives with broader business goals including growth, innovation, and efficiency.
• Lead and mentor consulting teams across multiple client engagements.

Requirements

• 12–18 years of procurement consulting, strategic sourcing, or supply chain leadership experience.
• Minimum 8+ years of Marketing category management experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading procurement transformation initiatives across multiple industries.
• Proven ability to lead complex, multi-stakeholder engagements and executive client relationships.
• Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in dynamic and evolving client environments.
• Deep expertise in Marketing procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, category strategy, and procurement transformation.
• Experience across agency services, media, digital marketing, MarTech, market research, events, and promotional spend.
• Ability to identify growth opportunities and contribute to consulting business development.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
• 401(k) plan with a 3% company match
• paid time off, company holidays, and professional development opportunities.