Category Manager - Marketing/Media Procurement

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We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Category Manager within our Marketing/Media Procurement team
! This exciting position will play a critical role in supporting new and strategic initiatives. The Category Manager leads the strategic sourcing, negotiation, contracting and supplier management for a complex portfolio of services including, but limited to, the following categories: Media, TV/Digital Video (DV) production, Photography, Experiential Events, Speaking/Training agreements
. The purpose of the position is to create value while reducing total cost of ownership, by leveraging world-class negotiation and sourcing strategies, tools and processes, and to mitigate
risk through contract development for non-merchandise goods and services acquired by **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.. This position interacts with managers, directors and officers throughout the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. organization. The position also closely works with 3rd party contracted partners. At **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., you own an end-to-end relationship; Having experience in all phases of the vendor selection process (sourcing, RFX, contracting, etc.) is required for success in this role.
Job Responsibilities:
Team Leader that independently manages
categories end to end, to achieve desired business objectives including:
Develop and execute category strategies end-to-end
Strategically source a complex portfolio of GNFR (Goods Not for Resale) services with emphasis in marketing and consulting services while using tools, processes, and strategies
Set Direction/priorities for team on projects
Lead and/or support manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Achieve Stakeholder’s business requirements, scope of work, and budget while effectively capturing spend and savings
Be a trusted advisor by effectively developing and maintaining effective relationships with Stakeholders, including regular meeting rhythms and forward-looking planning to anticipate and support business needs
Develops, leads, and maintains effective relationships with vendors
Demonstrate proficiency in 7-step sourcing processes
Train and coach team on sourcing best practices to achieve desired outcomes
Support consistency, transparency, alignment and synergies among all Sourcing and Category Management teams, creating an environment to remove silos in sourcing execution
Build and maintain deep subject matter expertise and industry knowledge within the established portfolio set of products and services
Drive sourcing best practices and enterprise value through cross-functional influential engagement including stakeholders, legal, amongst other required capabilities
Support communications with cross-functional areas in establishing and sustaining this centralized sourcing function, ensuring compliance in the use of sourcing services
Closely partner with Procurement Operations team to ensure a total sourcing and procurement solution is delivered to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.. Utilize operations support to deliver optimal outcomes. Partner and collaborate with 3rd party sourcing providers if required. Support end-to-end source-to-pay process through launch of new iProcurement tool
Basic Qualifications:
5 years’ experience in procurement/sourcing, supply chain, sales, finance
5 years’ experience in negotiation and contracting
Preferred Experience and Skills:
Bachelor's
degree or 8 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, sales, finance or similar
4 years of end-to-end category specific procurement experience with one or more of the following areas
Marketing background
Experience with Marketing Agencies (contracting with or worked for)
Experience with Digital/Video Production
2 years of experience handling procurement contracts in excess of one million dollars
1 years’ experience working with and leveraging outsourced service providers
2 years direct report management experience or experience influencing without authority

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