United States-Strategic Sourcing Manager

Senior Analyst, Strategic Sourcing - Marketing

Location: New York, NY 10007
Pay Rate: Starting at $77.00 per hour
Duration: 3-Month Contract

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Analyst, Strategic Sourcing - Marketing to support procurement and sourcing initiatives across a portfolio of marketing-related categories. This role will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, leading supplier engagements, managing competitive bid processes, and driving cost optimization initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical capabilities, demonstrated experience in marketing procurement, and the ability to influence stakeholders while managing multiple sourcing projects.

This position works closely with business partners, suppliers, agencies, and procurement leadership to improve vendor performance, optimize spend, and deliver strategic value across marketing and communications functions.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Lead sourcing initiatives across categories including Marketing, Communications, Market Research, B2B Marketing, and Media Services.
• Analyze spend patterns, supplier markets, and industry trends to identify cost savings and sourcing opportunities.
• Develop and execute category management strategies that support business objectives.
• Build and present business cases, financial models, and cost-benefit analyses to stakeholders.
• Conduct market intelligence research and benchmark pricing, services, and supplier capabilities.
• Continuously monitor market conditions and emerging industry trends to inform sourcing decisions.

Supplier Management & Procurement

• Manage end-to-end sourcing events, including RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, and competitive bidding processes.
• Develop negotiation strategies and lead supplier contract negotiations.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and recommend sourcing solutions that maximize value and mitigate risk.
• Monitor supplier performance and support vendor governance initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers and agency partners to improve service levels, operational efficiency, and commercial outcomes.

Stakeholder Partnership & Project Leadership

• Build strong relationships with internal business leaders and cross-functional teams.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on sourcing strategies, supplier selection, and procurement best practices.
• Communicate project status, risks, opportunities, and recommendations throughout the sourcing lifecycle.
• Support change management efforts and implementation planning for sourcing initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to drive adoption of sourcing strategies and process improvements.

Media & Marketing Operations Support

• Provide sourcing and procurement support for media-related expenditures and agency relationships.
• Assist with contract administration, statements of work (SOWs), rate cards, invoicing resolution, and commercial agreements.
• Support tracking and management of vendor commitments, project deliverables, credits, and operational processes.
• Help document procurement workflows and establish best practices across marketing supplier engagements.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain, management consulting, or a related field.
• Proven experience supporting marketing procurement categories, including Communications, Market Research, B2B Marketing, Media, agencies, or professional services.
• Strong background in spend analysis, market assessments, supplier evaluation, and sourcing strategy development.
• Experience leading or supporting competitive sourcing events and supplier negotiations.
• Demonstrated ability to build financial models, business cases, and cost-benefit analyses.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience negotiating contracts, statements of work, rate cards, and commercial agreements.
• Familiarity with common pricing models such as fixed-fee, cost-plus, hourly rate cards, and retainer structures.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• Experience leveraging AI tools and automation technologies to improve analysis, reporting, or workflow efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting additional marketing procurement categories such as Creative Services, Production, Digital Marketing, or Advertising.
• Background in supplier performance management and vendor governance programs.
• Experience driving process improvement and organizational change initiatives.
• Strong Excel, financial analysis, and presentation development skills.
• Experience working within large, matrixed organizations with multiple stakeholder groups.
• Familiarity with marketing procurement best practices, industry benchmarks, and professional associations.
• Knowledge of agency management, media buying, market research procurement, and professional services sourcing.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate is a strategic sourcing professional with strong marketing procurement expertise, exceptional analytical capabilities, and a track record of delivering measurable savings and supplier value. They are comfortable working with senior stakeholders, managing complex vendor relationships, and leading sourcing initiatives that drive business results while improving operational efficiency.