Sourcing Manager - Media and Print​/Promotion Marketing

The Sourcing Manager - Media and Print/Promotion Marketing will drive the execution of commodity strategies on R/OPU level and manage sourcing activities for specific, centralized or center‑led, commodities, negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with industry regulations. This role is responsible for overseeing the sourcing process within the allocated commodities, performing business partnering with the relevant stakeholders within the commodity, coordinating with Category Managers to provide feedback and support on commodity specific strategies, and managing operational issues.

The Sourcing Manager implements the sourcing strategy for the centralized or center‑led commodities in line with the overall company sourcing strategy to constantly increase productivity, optimize external global spend, and reduce costs.

Base salary range: $ to $ USD. The position may be eligible for role specific discretionary bonus, relocation, and/or other compensation elements. Salary may be adjusted in the future based on market data.

• Collaborate with Category Management and provide input to create and refine global Category Strategies
• Implement Commodity Strategy on local level following the Target Operating Model (TOM) including creating and optimizing Sourcing Cards, documenting savings and identifying potential efficiencies
• Execute sourcing activities within the markets by identifying and driving projects across commodities to achieve sourcing‑relevant goals such as automation, spend consolidation and supplier optimization
• Leverage market opportunities and bring strong negotiation skills to add value for the business while maximizing implementation and usage of Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and Frame Services Agreements (FSAs)
• Optimize sourcing processes within assigned commodities to achieve cost savings and improve logistical efficiency
• Understand and promote the strategy and value proposition of Sourcing toward Business Partners, aligning and sharing sourcing priorities with Business Partners to achieve goals through advanced Sourcing Excellence
• Collaborate with local Business Partners to ensure procurement activities align with their needs and the company’s overall goals; set joint targets, align sourcing projects while understanding business strategies and demand forecast to proactively drive improvements
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with sourcing activities in low‑complexity or centralized categories, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with suppliers, focusing on contract negotiations, performance monitoring, and early issue resolution
• Support or partially conduct Business Review meetings focused on market intelligence and innovation, identifying, mapping, and evaluating sourcing risks to develop risk mitigation plans ensuring business continuity and minimizing risks

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing or a related field required
• Three to six (3-6) years of sourcing experience in category management with knowledge of strategic leadership and supplier management
• Excellent mental fortitude & growth skill
• Advanced in contract development and management
• Strong negotiation skill
• Experience in self‑enabled buying
• Demonstrable knowledge in sourcing approach

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction
• Must be willing to take a drug test and post‑offer physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older