Sr Manager - Indirect Procurement (Marketing)

About the role

As a key member of the Procurement team, this position is focused on the strategic procurement of Indirect (Non-Merchandise) Marketing goods and services via negotiations, contract execution, supplier relationship management, spend analysis/management, change/transition management and team member development.

The Senior Manager, Marketing Procurement demonstrates teamwork and commitment to the overall success of KnitWell Group and its brands and functional partners. The Senior Manager, Marketing Procurement is recognized as a leader in strategic sourcing best practices and subject matter expert in Marketing Services that influences key business decisions and demonstrates our corporate values and commitment to high performance and talent development.

This role contributes to the broad strategy that will drive the organization's ability to leverage the company's total spend by partnering with business leaders to deliver incremental value and reduce the total cost of ownership.

Develops and implements category sourcing strategies required to support KnitWell’s business roadmap by providing:

• The strategic direction, insight and approach to managing supplier contracts and relationships required to procuring goods and services to meet KnitWell’s business goal.
• The strategic sourcing capability and scalable solutions that will enable KnitWell to lead significant changes and maximize business value.
• Provides External perspective (technology, industry, sourcing best practices, peer group, macro and socio economics) relevant to KnitWell’s business needs.
• Provides Internal perspective (business goals and legal/regulatory considerations) in all aspects of our operations and business strategies.
• Develops and drives effective execution of appropriate sourcing and service delivery standards.

Contract Negotiation

• 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. Includes but is not limited to: Managing CLM (Contract Lifecycle Management) pipeline for Marketing-related contracts, preparing RFP’s, negotiating business (commercial) terms of Master Service agreements, Statements of Work, including services to be provided, functionalities to be delivered, timetable and milestones for payment.
• Partner with KWG Brand Marketing leaders and KWG Legal to negotiate and resolve contract disputes.

Directing Operations

• 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 to best deliver a portfolio aligned with KnitWell needs.
• 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.

Leadership

• 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 delivers presentations to executives and others, as required on strategies and programs.

Qualifications

• 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. Knowledge and capabilities in delivering sourcing strategies. Demonstrated abilities to develop and grow supplier relationships.
• Experience in dealing with a highly entrepreneurial and autonomous operating company culture is highly preferred. This position requires strong influential leadership skills.
• 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.
• Previous ERP & Procurement system experience Oracle, SAP, DocuSign, Coupa preferred.

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• 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.

Pay

The target salary range for this role is: $110,000 - 120,000

Schedule

This position works on-site at least 4 days per week consistent with the needs of the business at our Talbots office location in Hingham, MA.