Job Description

Global Strategic Marketing Procurement Manager (Global Tech Leader)

Location: San Jose, California (Global scope)

Salary: $150K–$190K + Excellent Benefits

Eligibility: Full U.S. work authorization required

Contact: Adam at [email protected]

Our client is a world-leading technology firm driving innovation in computing ecosystems, cloud, and digital solutions for customers worldwide, across industries including automotive, infrastructure, and telecommunications. With a growing team of procurement, technology, and operations experts spanning nearly 20 countries, they seek a seasoned procurement leader to shape and elevate their global marketing procurement strategy. This high-impact role goes beyond traditional category management, focusing on strategic planning, business partnering, and driving value across the organization on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Procurement Planning: Partner with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Finance, Legal, Sales, etc.) to develop and execute strategic procurement plans for marketing and other key spend categories, maximizing value and mitigating risk
• Transformative Initiatives: Lead projects to streamline and elevate global RFP, negotiation, and contracting processes, driving best-in-class sourcing practices
• Advisory Role: Provide expert guidance on supplier market dynamics, helping stakeholders navigate the landscape, assess risks, and make informed decisions
• Best Practices & Sustainability: Drive the adoption of procurement best practices and integrate ESG/sustainability considerations into supplier engagements
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve cost-efficiency, quality, and service excellence, while fostering innovation across the supply chain
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, regularly communicating the progress and impact of strategic procurement initiatives

Required Skills & Experience

• Marketing Procurement Expertise: Proven experience managing marketing spend categories (e.g. events, martech, digital services) and developing sourcing strategies in these areas
• Strategic Sourcing Background: Strong procurement/sourcing experience, preferably in a business-partnering role focused on strategy
• Global Matrix Experience: Demonstrated success in a global matrix organization, collaborating with diverse teams across functions and regions
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) required
• Authorization: Full rights to work in the U.S. required

This is an exceptional opportunity to elevate your career at a global technology powerhouse. You will have the chance to shape procurement strategy, influence key business decisions, and drive significant value on an international scale, all within an organization where innovation, collaboration, and growth are core values.

How to Apply

Ready to make a strategic impact? Apply now by sending your CV to Adam at [email protected] . Feel free to contact Adam directly with any questions or to discuss the procurement market further.

Keywords: procurement, strategic sourcing, marketing procurement, category management, global, San Jose, Santa Clara, California

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