Description
Role Overview:
● Develop multi-year category plans aligned with Business and Global Marketing priorities in conjunction with the Head of Marketing Sourcing to support the EMEA + APAC Marketing Orgs.
● Identify key areas of opportunities to streamline tactical engagements to allow marketing to move quickly, while also protecting Stripe.
● Manage a high volume buying cases submitted from Marketing to support their end to end buying journey.
● Use industry trends, relevant data analysis, internal spend data and requirements to create strategies that will proactively identify optimization opportunities to help our Business meet their goals
● Lead the development and execution of sourcing plans and supplier spend management strategies, including handling of 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 to strategically manage their spend and supplier relationships
● Develop strong partnerships across Marketing, Finance, Operations, HR, Privacy and Legal teams and act as the collaborator to bring teams together
● Maintain accurate and complete records, work with various business groups to simplify processes. Contribute to implementation, planning, and change management of process improvement initiatives across Marketing.
● Ensure adherence to procurement policies and manage the remediation and resolution of sourcing issues. Provide regular communication and training on procurement processes and systems to stakeholders and suppliers.
● Act as procurement subject matter expert in consulting with the business to identify, develop and deploy best practice procurement, category management and supplier management.
Minimum qualifications:
● Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, supply chain, procurement, finance, management or related field
● 5+ Years of experience in Sourcing & Procurement for Marketing, Creative Marketing or Agency Operations for a brand/client side or related discipline
● Demonstrated success in sourcing, negotiating, and delivering complex contracts, with expert negotiation skills in both financial and business matters
● Experience using data analysis, industry trends, relevant data, and internal spend data to create strategies and identify optimization opportunities
● Proven track record of implementing category, strategic sourcing and process improvement initiatives
● History of building and leveraging relationships with business leaders and supplier executives to achieve business goals
● Previous experience driving change, managing conflict, unifying diverse perspectives, decision-making, securing support, and building consensus to achieve goals
● Demonstrated experience exceeding the demands of various internal stakeholders across multiple business units and regions
● Experience working in a self-directed environment, maintaining a focus on teamwork and interpersonal communication, in ambiguous situations
Preferred qualifications
● Experience working in creative marketing or agency operations for a brand/client side
● Experience supporting Marketing teams to build marketing business and staffing models
● Experience working at an advertising agency in creative, agency operations, or account management
● Experience developing and executing strategic sourcing category plans
● Experience working in a high-growth environment
● Understanding of various international markets and the experience managing and navigating thecomplexities of global sourcing strategies
● Familiarity with relevant software or technology used in sourcing and procurement
● Certifications or advanced degrees in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field
Key Responsibilities
Role Overview:
● Develop multi-year category plans aligned with Business and Global Marketing priorities in conjunction with the Head of Marketing Sourcing to support the EMEA + APAC Marketing Orgs.
● Identify key areas of opportunities to streamline tactical engagements to allow marketing to move quickly, while also protecting Stripe.
● Manage a high volume buying cases submitted from Marketing to support their end to end buying journey.
● Use industry trends, relevant data analysis, internal spend data and requirements to create strategies that will proactively identify optimization opportunities to help our Business meet their goals
● Lead the development and execution of sourcing plans and supplier spend management strategies, including handling of 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 to strategically manage their spend and supplier relationships
● Develop strong partnerships across Marketing, Finance, Operations, HR, Privacy and Legal teams and act as the collaborator to bring teams together
● Maintain accurate and complete records, work with various business groups to simplify processes. Contribute to implementation, planning, and change management of process improvement initiatives across Marketing.
● Ensure adherence to procurement policies and manage the remediation and resolution of sourcing issues. Provide regular communication and training on procurement processes and systems to stakeholders and suppliers.
● Act as procurement subject matter expert in consulting with the business to identify, develop and deploy best practice procurement, category management and supplier management.
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