Marketing & Facilities Category Manager

Job Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing activities for Marketing categories including Marketing Services, Brand & Creative, Media & Advertising, and Digital Marketing Technology
• Develop and execute RFx processes (RFP, RFQ, RFI) in partnership with Marketing, Legal, and Digital Technology stakeholders
• Draft and negotiate complex contracts including agency-of-record agreements, media buys, licensing agreements, pricing models, payment terms, SLAs, and non-standard terms & conditions
• Lead the development and execution of Master Service Agreements (MSAs) with key marketing vendors, establishing foundational commercial terms, liability frameworks, and governance structures that support downstream SOWs and project-based engagements
• Develop Statements of Work (SOWs) for marketing engagements and ensure alignment with business requirements and procurement standards
• Partner with Marketing leadership to align sourcing strategies with brand objectives, campaign timelines, and enterprise communications priorities
• Support digital marketing technology procurement, including SaaS platforms, analytics tools, and content management systems
• Support strategic sourcing activities for Facilities categories including Facilities Management, Real Estate & Workplace Services, MRO, and related operational services
• Partner with Facilities and Operations stakeholders to develop SOWs and execute sourcing events for facility maintenance, janitorial, security, and workplace services contracts
• Administer post-award contract activities for facilities vendors including amendments, renewals, compliance tracking, and performance management
• Provide procurement support across approximately 10 enterprise programs, including supplier management
• Career Support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree is a plus
• 5+ years of strategic sourcing and/or procurement experience, with demonstrated expertise in Marketing-related categories
• Direct experience sourcing Marketing Services, Creative & Brand, Media & Advertising, and/or Digital Marketing Technology
• Working knowledge of Facilities procurement, including facility management services, real estate, and workplace services categories
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience developing Statements of Work and Master Service Agreements (MSAs), lead RFx events, and negotiate complex commercial contracts including agency agreements, licensing, pricing models, and non-standard terms & conditions; demonstrated experience partnering with Legal to efficiently progress contract redlines and drive timely resolution required
• Experience providing procurement support across multiple programs or workstreams simultaneously
• Experience with supplier qualification, contract award, and post-award contract administration
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong experience operating within a matrix management structure
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage and present effectively with all levels of the organization and with external suppliers
• Experience partnering with Legal, Finance, Marketing, and Operations teams on procurement initiatives
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills
• Proficiency with procurement systems, contract management platforms, and standard office productivity tools
• High degree of professionalism, integrity, and sound business judgment
• Travel Minimal; as needed to support business requirements.

About Aramark

• Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources.
• Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.
• Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.
• For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.