Sourcing Media Services/CMI Manager

Job Title
Sourcing Media Services / CMI Manager

Location
Based in New Jersey – remote with east coast hours preferred

Overview
As the Sourcing Media/CMI Manager, you will develop, provide and implement sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, practice formalized sourcing best practices, and abide by standards and procedures. You will also identify and implement cost savings initiatives while improving the quality of the client’s supplier base and optimizing performance.

In this position you will work in close partnership with US Sourcing, US Business Partners, CDMO Media & CMI teams as well as client’s USA brand teams to support key media (digital and non-digital media) initiatives. You will report directly into the Senior Manager of Sourcing.

This role provides an opportunity to enhance and develop valuable business skills through training, networking, and on-the-job experience. You will be part of a new and exciting area that is changing every day – working on existing and emerging areas of marketing and advertising services and technologies – while ensuring client values and processes.

Responsibilities

Support implementation of WW (World Wide) + US Media/CMI Strategy to the client’s USA business

Prepare purchasing projects and define objectives, resources, timelines, scope, and supplier selection criteria

Consolidate & manage client’s USA spend, investments & initiatives

Co‑own the client’s USA Media + CMI supplier relationships with internal stakeholders

Onboard local agencies and consolidate NA evaluation / KPIs

Benchmark with best‑in‑class on the local market

Manage project‑based media deals and contracts

Serve as day‑to‑day contact for marketing teams and support them on their key projects

Identify YoY initiatives (savings, process, etc.) and develop a roadmap for implementation

Support key initiatives through research, information gathering and strategic development. Provide regular spend reports across media categories and work with Sourcing Teams and worldwide category teams to gather input on needs and priorities and identify opportunities

Identify stakeholder needs, market trends & innovations

Experience / Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Data Analytics, Marketing, Media category expertise or related discipline; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

5+ years preferably within a Sourcing/Procurement team with experience in strategic sourcing and category management or at Media/CMI/Marketing Agency.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence

Strong project management and analytical skills

Autonomous with a high level of drive and energy

Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills

Team player and a self‑starter; curious and out of the box thinking

Experience in Marketing or Media Procurement – As a plus

Ability to develop a strategic point of view on existing or social media e-commerce, emerging platforms – As a plus

Understanding of the media agency and ad‑tech ecosystem (Ad Serving, Demand Side Platforms (DSPs), Supply Side Platforms (SSPs) – As a plus

Understanding of Consumer/Retailer Data ecosystem – As a plus

Compensation & Benefits
Hourly Rate Range: $40–$60 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an Equal Pay Employer. All employment decisions, including compensation, benefits, hiring, training, and promotions, are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to ensuring equal pay for equal work and regularly review our compensation practices to promote fairness, equity, and transparency across our organization.

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