Category Lead, Strategic Sourcing (Marketing & Indirect) Job at Appian Corporation (McLean)

Category Lead, Indirect Procurement

We are seeking a Category Lead, Indirect Procurement to lead the end-to-end life...

Location

United States , McLean

Salary:

Not provided

Appian Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field
6+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, and contract management, within Indirect categories (Marketing, HR, or Professional Services) preferred
Direct experience negotiating with global agencies, media firms, and corporate service providers known for complex, milestone-based commercial models
High Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrated ability to build consensus with "creative" and "people-centric" departments (Marketing, HR) while maintaining rigorous procurement discipline
Fluent in Service-Level Economics: Deep understanding of agency retainer models, media buying mechanics, and benefits benchmarking
Highly proficient in TCO analysis, spend data visualization, and creating "what-if" scenarios to support high-stakes negotiations and budget planning

Job Responsibility

Multi-Year Category Strategy & Business Alignment: Design and execute multi-year category strategies for Marketing, HR, Corporate Services and other Indirect categories that scale with Appian’s global growth
Act as a strategic advisor to the Marketing and People teams
translate creative and human-centric requirements into structured procurement outcomes that drive measurable ROI
Stay ahead of trends in the Agency landscape, media inflation, and evolving labor market costs to ensure Appian remains competitive and agile
Collaborate with key business stakeholders to forecast seasonal spend peaks, ensuring procurement activities are aligned with the fiscal calendar and organizational priorities
Strategic Sourcing & Lifecycle Execution: Own the "Intake-to-Contract" pipeline for indirect services, maintaining a 24-month renewal look-ahead to maximize negotiation leverage and prevent service lapses
Develop Indirect Category Playbooks to standardize how we buy professional services, ensuring speed to market without sacrificing due diligence
Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) with key agencies and service providers to monitor KPIs, ensure brand alignment, and drive continuous value beyond the initial contract
Contracting, Risk & Governance: Partner with Legal to navigate complex Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs). Focus on commercial architecture, including performance-based incentives, intellectual property rights, and "out-clauses."
Establish and maintain robust governance frameworks to manage complex fee structures, mitigate spend leakage, and ensure global compliance with corporate procurement standards

What we offer

Appian offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future. Benefits may include health coverage, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free mental health support, life and disability insurance, an Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESSP), a retirement/pension plan, wellness dollars, tuition reimbursement, family-forming benefits and more

Director Indirect Strategic Sourcing

Mars Veterinary Health (MVH) Europe is seeking a Director – Indirect Strategic S...

Location

Multiple Countries , Amsterdam; Munich; Madrid; Solihull

Salary:

Not provided

AniCura Group

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field (required)
Advanced degree (MBA or MSc in Procurement/Supply Chain) preferred
Professional procurement certification (e.g. CIPS Level 6 or equivalent) highly desirable
10+ years’ experience in strategic sourcing and procurement leadership, ideally in multinational environments
Deep expertise across indirect categories including IT, professional services, facilities, logistics, HR, and capital projects
Proven success leading and developing international procurement teams
Strong background in complex negotiations, supplier relationship management, and category strategy development
Experience in healthcare, life sciences, or veterinary sectors is advantageous
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and lead cross-functional initiatives
Advanced analytical and financial acumen

Job Responsibility

Lead and develop enterprise-level indirect category strategies aligned to MVH’s growth and operational objectives
Inspire and manage an international team of sourcing professionals, building capability, succession, and best-in-class category management practices
Drive consistent value delivery through advanced supplier and category management
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders across Finance, IT, HR, Real Estate, Legal, and Marketing
Build strong cross-functional partnerships to ensure early procurement involvement in key initiatives
Represent indirect procurement in regional and global leadership forums
Present insights, performance, and strategy to C-suite stakeholders within MVH Global
Lead complex, high-value supplier negotiations to secure long-term value, resilience, and innovation
Oversee governance with strategic suppliers to ensure performance, compliance, and joint value creation
Champion supplier diversity, sustainability, and ethical sourcing across all categories

What we offer

An industry competitive salary and benefits package
A stimulating work environment with good opportunities for personal development
Freedom to take responsibility and the opportunity to influence
Flexible working hours, hybrid working, international, digital work environment
Learning and development opportunities
The opportunity to cuddle our beloved 4-legged friends in our offices

Indirect Procurement Category Lead

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Ethics HR

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a reputable university
Minimum 10 - 12 years of experience in a similar role and minimum 15 – 20 years of experience in Procurement
MCIPS/CIPS/APICS-CSCP are preferred
Experience in a large Indirect Procurement organization dealing with multiple sourcing activities covering indirect categories, including and not limited to Marketing, Human Capital, Technology, Consultancy, and others
Extensive experience in managing and coaching large teams, ensuring exceptional performance aligned with best-in-class standards, full compliance with organizational policies, and the delivery of outstanding customer experiences
Experience in Procurement within "Shared Services" and a matrix reporting structure is a must to provide oversight for all procurement RFX processes for the smooth delivery of shared service operations to procurement category managers
Experience in spend analysis and strategy development
In-depth understanding and practice of Best-in-class procurement processes, systems, and practices
Knowledge of contract terms and conditions, and the country's laws and regulations
Must be capable of assessing legal and business risk when making decisions concerning contractual commitments

Job Responsibility

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing procurement team to achieve targeted outcomes and drive success
Oversee the timely delivery of projects, ensuring alignment with defined category strategies and organizational objectives
Cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team
Provide guidance and support for the implementation of new tools and technologies to enhance procurement efficiency
Ensure all procurement activities conducted by the team are fully compliant with established Procurement policies and standards
Create opportunities for team members to grow through training, coaching, and exposure to complex projects
Develop a succession plan to ensure continuity in key procurement roles
Develop and implement sourcing strategies built by the strategic sourcing team in Dubai for indirect categories, including Marketing, Technology, Human Capital, Consultancy, and others, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and strategic initiatives
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, align priorities, and address procurement challenges
Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring mutual benefits and strategic partnerships

Indirect Procurement Category Manager, Marketing

Waymo's Procurement and Vendor Enablement Office is a diverse, collaborative, an...

Location

United States , Tempe; Mountain View; San Francisco

Salary:

159000.00 - 196000.00 USD / Year

Waymo

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

At least 7+ years of procurement experience, with a minimum of 4 years focusing heavily on Marketing, Communications, PR, or Public Affairs sourcing
Deep understanding of marketing procurement nuances, including agency fee models (retainer vs. project vs. media commission), media buying transparency, and creative production costs
Proven ability to negotiate complex IP, usage rights, and indemnification clauses within creative and PR contracts
Excellent executive presence with the ability to influence and build trust with highly creative marketing leaders and public affairs directors.

Job Responsibility

Portfolio Strategy: Lead end-to-end category management for a highly subjective, ROI-driven portfolio encompassing Creative, Media Buying, PR, Public Affairs, and Experiential/Event Marketing
Agency Management: Lead complex negotiations for agency retainers and project-based work, establishing outcome-based commercial models and ensuring strict IP and brand protection
Stakeholder Partnership: Act as a trusted advisor to Waymo's Marketing, Communications, and Policy leaders, balancing their need for creative freedom and rapid response with procurement best practices
Strategic Sourcing: Lead the end-to-end RFX process for major Agency of Record (AOR) consolidations, build multi-year category strategies, and maximize value creation and total cost of ownership (TCO)
Risk & Governance: Negotiate and draft Master Services Agreements (MSAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs) that minimize business risk, specifically focusing on media transparency, usage rights, and liability caps for public-facing output.

What we offer

Discretionary annual bonus program
equity incentive plan
generous Company benefits program
Health and wellness
Financial wellness
Flexibility and time off

Fulltime

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Airbnb was born in 2007 when two hosts welcomed three guests to their San Franci...

Location

United States

Salary:

128000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year

Airbnb

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of procurement or industry experience, ideally managing indirect spend across Professional Services
Bachelor's or advanced degree in Finance, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field
Proven ability to lead complex sourcing and negotiation efforts delivering measurable savings and value
Experience applying AI or data-driven solutions to simplify procurement processes or optimize workflows
Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders
Deep understanding of supplier management, risk mitigation, and contract governance

Job Responsibility

Lead end-to-end sourcing and supplier relationship management across a diverse portfolio of professional services
Develop and execute category plans that align with business priorities
Identify and lead initiatives to simplify sourcing and procurement processes
Contribute to a culture of operational excellence by sharing best practices and driving measurable improvements
Partner with business leaders to understand needs and translate them into sourcing strategies and negotiation plans
Conduct and lead end-to-end sourcing activities including opportunity assessments, RFPs, supplier selection, and complex contract negotiations
Analyze spend data and market trends to identify savings, innovation, and risk mitigation opportunities
Apply AI tools and automation to streamline data analysis, supplier management, and contract workflows
Build and manage supplier relationships
Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, and Vendor Management

What we offer

Bonus
Equity
Employee Travel Credits

Fulltime

Sourcing Lead

Support the Indirect Procurement activities for ASML Japan, with high integrity....

Location

Japan , Tokyo

Salary:

Not provided

ASML

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor or Master-degree in a relevant area (e.g. Business Management, Economics, Supply Chain Management, combined with Procurement related courses)
Fluent-level proficiency in Japanese and English
Have at least 10~12 years of work experience in a professional, global, complex matrix, and multi-cultural environment
Excellent analyst and procurement with proven ability to successfully manage high level, high tech sourcing projects, and bidding processes
Efficient, structured, accurate and able to maintain overview, assess priorities and focus on concrete results, with value added deliverables, by using Multi-disciplinary approaches
Japanese and English and working experience using both language

Job Responsibility

Support the Indirect Procurement activities for ASML Japan, with high integrity
Enhancement of Indirect Procurement performance in various supply markets in Japan
Drive the realization of strategic, tactical and operational Indirect Procurement goals in the dynamic Semiconductor market in Japan
Make sure the local practices with compliance to ASML Indirect Procurement Policy
Achieve the agreed Indirect Procurement Dashboard (KPIs) with full personal commitment
Category Management / Supplier Relationship Management
Co-develop and supports the implementation and roll-out of the category strategies on local spend
Execute strategies of global spend (Logistics / IT / Installation Service, etc.) and share market intelligence / lesson learnt to reinforce strategy formulation continuously with Category Managers
Safeguard supplier boarding process and build long term relationships with suppliers by using supplier management framework (T/ SBR, Account Plan, etc.)
Analyze & map timely balance between supplier capacity and market dynamics

Fulltime

Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing, Commercial and G&A

Beam is seeking an experienced procurement leader to oversee end-to-end indirect...

Location

United States , Cambridge

Salary:

185000.00 - 225000.00 USD / Year

Beam Therapeutics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business or a related field
7-10 years of progressive experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, or Procurement leadership within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or regulated industries
Demonstrated experience supporting Commercial organizations in a life sciences environment
Experience managing indirect categories including IT, Professional Services, Marketing, and Corporate Services
Strong process-mapping and process-improvement skills with close attention to detail
High degree of customer focus and demonstrated collaboration in a team environment
Proven success leading complex negotiations and delivering structural cost savings
Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize, balance and manage multiple efforts with strong results/goal orientation
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey strategies and results to a diverse audience
Able to travel when needed

Job Responsibility

Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned to Commercial and enterprise objectives, incorporating spend analytics, market intelligence, and risk assessment
Lead complex RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs and drive end-to-end sourcing lifecycle management, including supplier selection and negotiation strategy development
Negotiate and execute contracts with strategic suppliers and service providers, ensuring alignment with defined KPIs, SLAs, compliance standards, and measurable value delivery
Set strategic direction and own responsibility for all day-to-day purchasing and category management activities, including order accuracy, compliance, and serving as the primary escalation point for commercial and service issues
Serve as a strategic business partner to Commercial, Finance, Quality, IT, and Legal teams
present supplier performance, savings delivery, and risk updates to leadership
Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve purchasing discrepancies and strengthen procurement governance and controls
Build and manage strong supplier relationships, establish performance scorecards and dashboards, and conduct structured business reviews to ensure quality, delivery, cost, and service excellence
Anticipate supply market dynamics and mitigate risk through supplier rationalization, contingency planning, and proactive issue resolution to avoid operational disruption
Set strategic directions and responsibility for all day-to-day purchasing activities. Mange orders for completeness, accuracy, and compliance. Act as the initial escalation point for purchasing issues

Fulltime

Lead Sourcing Manager - Engineering Services

Responsible for managing assigned commodities and developing a global procuremen...

Location

United States , Austin

Salary:

85200.00 - 127800.00 USD / Year

AMD

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Indirect procurement experience
Proven knowledge of indirect purchasing and contract negotiations
Understanding of global/regional markets and cultures preferred
Demonstrated effective advanced computer skills
Effective communication & interpersonal skills
Effective leadership and project management skills
Proficient with Teams, OneNote, PowerBI, Excel and Spend Analysis
Understanding of SoC design methodology and tools
Data Fluency & Analytics: Ability to interpret, validate, and communicate insights from AI-generated data
Prompt Engineering: Proficiency in designing effective prompts for AI tools

Job Responsibility

Manage assigned commodities and develop a global procurement strategy
Implement a supplier development program
Develop and manage the strategic supplier relationship
Provide analytical support and make recommendations regarding sourcing strategies, requirements planning, and revenue generation
Manage cross-functional and cross site business processes to support operational (PO) process execution
Work with partner to understand and set cost targets for managed categories
Lead competitive bid process & analysis, price negotiation, cost reduction and business awards
Manage supplier's performance to contractual requirements
Implement contracts to minimize AMD risk and enable supplier accountability for non-performance
Lead Supplier Performance Management (SPM) with key suppliers

Fulltime

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