Sr. Strategic Sourcing Lead, Marketing
At a glance
Senior General Marketing role at Hcrb. Boston · full-time · $93,000–$147,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Shape sourcing plans for marketing categories, using market trends to spot risks and opportunities
- Run RFI, RFQ and RFP processes, negotiate contracts, and seek lower total ownership costs
- Set supplier expectations with internal teams, then track results against KPIs and SLAs
- Oversee agreements and amendments, resolve supplier issues, and pursue better cost, quality and service
- Lead procurement improvements, validate savings, and report future cost-reduction opportunities
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, engineering or a related discipline
- At least six years in sourcing, procurement, category management or a related area
- Background leading sourcing plans, negotiations and supplier management, with spend analysis and market intelligence skills
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience with Tableau or Power BI
Who this fits
You’ll suit a senior individual-contributor role coordinating suppliers, stakeholders and cross-functional procurement projects. You must live within commuting distance of Boston for team-scheduled onsite work; occasional travel and extended hours during critical business periods are part of the role.
From the employer
- Develop and execute category management and strategic sourcing strategies to drive value and business growth
- Analyze industry trends and supply markets to identify risks and strategic opportunities
- Lead sourcing events (Request for Information, Request for Quotation, Request for Proposal) and contract negotiations to optimize Total Cost of Ownership
- Build and maintain supplier relationships, including performance tracking through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Partner with internal stakeholders to define requirements, draft Statements of Work, and implement sourcing initiatives
- Manage supplier performance, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and service
- Oversee contract lifecycle management, including Master Service Agreements and amendments
- Lead cross-functional projects to improve procurement systems, policies, and processes
- Track, report, and validate cost savings and future opportunities
- Work in a dynamic office environment with occasional travel and potential extended hours during critical business situations
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
- 6+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, procurement, or related fields
- Experience leading sourcing strategies, contract negotiations, and supplier management initiatives
- Strong analytical skills with experience in spend analysis and market intelligence
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data visualization tools (Tableau or Power BI)
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to manage supplier performance and ensure contract compliance
- MBA or other graduate degree
- Strong program and project management capabilities
- Experience leading organizational or process change initiatives
- Tuition reimbursement
- Fertility/adoption support
- Free financial coaching
- Health & wellness program and discounts
- Professional development & training
- Free beer!
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