Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Marketing, Events, Professional Services

We're looking for a Manager, Sourcing to join our Indirect Procurement Organisation. In this role, you will be the go-to for all events and marketing sourcing needs. This role will develop and implement the overall Category Strategy for marketing services and events production. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams and develop alignment across the organisation to achieve business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead development and implementation of category strategies to optimise vendor relationships, drive cost savings, and support execution of marketing and event initiatives.
• Develop a global supplier catalog for Marketing and Events categories.
• Deliver hands-on end-to-end sourcing services to the business.
• Serve as a trusted advisor.
• Collaborate, influence, and gain consensus by delivering compelling presentations that translate analytics to actionable strategies.
• Support the Director of Procurement and explore Professional Services including Consulting, Managed Services, and Staff Augmentation.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, Marketing, or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional business experience.
• 2+ years of leadership experience.
• Proven expertise sourcing in marketing and events category in a fast-paced hi-tech environment at a global scale.
• Proven project management and strong consulting skills.
• Strong category strategy development and a record of execution excellence.
• Demonstrated comfort with frequently changing business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Event Manager experience with major companies.
• Management Consulting background.
• Analytical and process improvement approach.
• MBA or similar level of expertise.