Strategic Sourcing Manager Market Research
$156,000–$166,400 year
On-siteSan Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Analyze spend and market trends to build and execute sourcing strategies for Policy & Comms, Market Research, B2B Marketing, and Media. Lead competitive sourcing events, benchmark costs, and negotiate contracts across marketing categories. Partner with internal leaders, external agencies, and third-party consultants to drive spend optimization and manage vendor performance against key targets. Develop business cases, assess supply markets, and identify sourcing opportunities using AI tools to streamline workflows. Support commercial, operational, and contractual work for existing agency relationships, including tracking AVBs, credits, and invoicing issues. Requires strong analytical proficiency, experience with RFXs and supplier negotiations, and familiarity with common commercial models.
Required Qualifications
- Strong background in Strategic Sourcing with deep expertise in Marketing categories—specifically Policy & Comms, Market Research, B2B Marketing, and Media.
- Minimum 4 years of direct experience in Strategic Sourcing.
- High analytical proficiency for heavy data-crunching, spend analysis, and business case modeling.
- Experience utilizing AI tools (e.g., prompt engineering, developing AI agents) to streamline data analysis and workflows.
- Experience analyzing spend, assessing supply markets, and identifying sourcing opportunities.
- Experience supporting or leading sourcing initiatives, including RFXs and supplier negotiations.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop and present business cases and cost/benefit analyses.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to advise stakeholders and influence decisions.
- Ability to take initiative, operate within prescribed parameters, and implement work with minimal guidance.
- Experience negotiating with marketing services including media agencies and vendors.
- Familiarity with common commercial models (e.g. firm bid vs cost plus, hourly rate cards, retainer structures)
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