Kenna Group
The Strategic Sourcing Manager, Marketing is responsible for the timely and cost-effective strategic sourcing of complex goods and services in accordance with corporate policies and procedures. This position works closely with the Marketing Research organization to develop strategies, maintain existing/create new strategic relationships, and drive incremental value through innovative negotiations and partnerships.
The incumbent typically reports to a Director or a Manager within Procurement and is responsible for managing assigned commodities, suppliers, and purchases to meet customer needs.
Utilizing a structured sourcing process you will handle high dollar category sourcing and contract negotiations. In other cases, you will dissect the requirements communicated by the business and express the elements in familiar “category” terms so we can benefit from the value available in a competitive marketplace.
Responsibilities
Develop a thorough strategic plan to drive value for the category based on an understanding of business unit needs, the supply market, spend baseline and evolution, benchmarking, price availability, and supply chain logistics.
Lead the benchmarking and bidding process, negotiate pricing/terms and conditions, and finalize contract award and implementation.
Research, select, develop, and maintain adequate sources of supply to ensure the requirements of the category are met with optimum quality, service, and cost.
Develop and execute strategic, multi-year plans in coordination with the Global Category Director and other regions.
Balance strategy development with the tactical execution necessary to execute cost reduction projects.
Provide innovative sourcing solutions to the customer by bringing continuous improvement and market‑driven innovation to their attention and offering credible alternatives where applicable.
Deliver and exceed value creation targets for managed categories.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related discipline.
Normally 5 or more years of experience, ideally with 5 years in procurement.
Experience developing and carrying out long‑term strategic plans in marketing research and procurement‑related functions.
Strong analytical experience in which key findings have been translated into strategies to support business needs.
Complex problem‑solving with a creative solution implementation background.
Experience establishing networks and building relationships.
Successfully influenced large, diverse groups of stakeholders.
Led and delivered on multi‑disciplined projects.
Mentored new employees.
Experience presenting complex ideas to management in a compelling and simplified manner.
Ability to operate independently and as part of a broader team.
Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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The incumbent typically reports to a Director or a Manager within Procurement and is responsible for managing assigned commodities, suppliers, and purchases to meet customer needs.
Utilizing a structured sourcing process you will handle high dollar category sourcing and contract negotiations. In other cases, you will dissect the requirements communicated by the business and express the elements in familiar “category” terms so we can benefit from the value available in a competitive marketplace.
Responsibilities
Develop a thorough strategic plan to drive value for the category based on an understanding of business unit needs, the supply market, spend baseline and evolution, benchmarking, price availability, and supply chain logistics.
Lead the benchmarking and bidding process, negotiate pricing/terms and conditions, and finalize contract award and implementation.
Research, select, develop, and maintain adequate sources of supply to ensure the requirements of the category are met with optimum quality, service, and cost.
Develop and execute strategic, multi-year plans in coordination with the Global Category Director and other regions.
Balance strategy development with the tactical execution necessary to execute cost reduction projects.
Provide innovative sourcing solutions to the customer by bringing continuous improvement and market‑driven innovation to their attention and offering credible alternatives where applicable.
Deliver and exceed value creation targets for managed categories.
Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related discipline.
Normally 5 or more years of experience, ideally with 5 years in procurement.
Experience developing and carrying out long‑term strategic plans in marketing research and procurement‑related functions.
Strong analytical experience in which key findings have been translated into strategies to support business needs.
Complex problem‑solving with a creative solution implementation background.
Experience establishing networks and building relationships.
Successfully influenced large, diverse groups of stakeholders.
Led and delivered on multi‑disciplined projects.
Mentored new employees.
Experience presenting complex ideas to management in a compelling and simplified manner.
Ability to operate independently and as part of a broader team.
Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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