Sr Manager - Indirect Procurement (Marketing)

• Establishing a global, high performance sourcing capability that includes ownership of the category sourcing strategies for key Marketing Services vendors
• Stakeholder collaboration via Category Forums to align to category strategic roadmap and key initiatives
• Developing and leveraging supplier relationships
• identifying vendors to meet the needs of the business, while minimizing costs and maximizing value
• Leveraging changing industry delivery models
• Creating value through best-in-class sourcing practices
• Develops and implements category sourcing strategies required to support KnitWell's business roadmap
• Develop negotiation strategies and lead negotiations for key Marketing-related contracts
• Partner with business leaders to identify optional solutions on price, delivery, and service
• Partners with stakeholders and leaders on managing entire life cycle of Marketing-related contracts
• Manage and direct the sourcing activities consistent with near-term requirements for financial and non-financial performance, regulatory compliance and long-term strategic requirements
• Use a scalable delivery model and standardized approach to sourcing
• Supports clear organizational expectations related to KWG values, business/legal ethics, and financial controls
• Balances the need for aggressively negotiating to deliver sourcing value with developing and building relationships with suppliers
• Keeps current with developments in sourcing and in the technology industry
• Ensures appropriate audit trails are embedded in processes, for internal audit and performance controls
• Drives the analysis of data, including financial and performance metrics to support decisions
• Creates teamwork across functions and business groups to maximize the development of teams and individuals
• Develops and deliver presentations to executives and others, as required on strategies and programs.

• 5+ years of indirect procurement experience required in a multi-concept environment in planning, organizing and managing the strategic sourcing of indirect goods and services on a global basis
• 3-5+ years of procurement experience managing Marketing service vendors and contracts highly preferred
• 5+ years managing Supplier Relationships (indirect and/or direct procurement) required
• Experience in dealing with a highly entrepreneurial and autonomous operating company culture is highly preferred
• Experience with high-value, high-volume purchasing and contract negotiation experience across a range of services and/or commodities
• Experience with initiating and delivering successful cost saving initiatives
• Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship
• We are not providing sponsorship for this position

Previous ERP & Procurement system experience Oracle, SAP, DocuSign, Coupa preferred

• Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays