Category Strategist

This role involves developing and driving global category strategies for Media and Advertising Technology. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the business requirements to improve value and partner with key stakeholders. Key responsibilities include driving the end-to-end Sourcing process, crafting and leading category strategies, spend and market analysis, running RFx's, negotiating contracts and pricing, and supplier relationship management.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to align sourcing strategies and resources with business objectives and project requirements
• Negotiate best possible pricing, concessions, and other terms and conditions to meet savings and spend expectations
• Negotiate, draft, and redline governing agreements, work orders, and other contract documents
• Partner with cross-functional partners such as privacy, legal, risk, compliance, security as applicable to conduct due diligence
• Leverage data to evaluate additional category sourcing opportunities and implement a sourcing pipeline to drive commercial value for the organization
• Conduct thorough market analysis and research to stay abreast of trends, emerging technologies, supplier capabilities, and competitive landscapes to develop a market point of view
• Stay on top of industry standards and trends related to responsibilities
• Foster strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders and business partners globally
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure a competitive advantage in the market, assurance of supply, and operational cost-effectiveness
• Manage and develop key suppliers using SRM tools and industry best practices
• Measure and monitor progress and ensure savings and performance targets are achieved

• Advanced in sourcing Marketing categories
• 8-10 years Marketing procurement experience, CPM Certification a plus
• Demonstrated capability to use data to make business decisions
• Experience with cross-collaborating to define and advance shared vision resulting in actionable strategies and priorities
• Must be able to maintain discretion and confidentiality with sensitive information
• Must be exceptionally detail-oriented, independent, and able to successfully manage multiple concurrent project demands within established timelines
• Possess a positive attitude, excellent communication, and analytical skills
• Proactive, result-oriented with a can-do attitude in meeting critical deadlines

Comments for Suppliers:

Looking for a Category Lead/Sourcing Manager to manage procurement of Marketing and Advertising Technology Services. Must have advanced Marketing procurement experience.