Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing- Marketing & Professional Services

College Board•New York, NY

2d•$96,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing- Marketing & Professional Services is responsible for defining and executing College Board’s enterprise strategy for sourcing Marketing & Professional Services, leading enterprise-wide procurement initiatives, supplier relationship management, and contract management activities across multiple spend subcategories. In this role, you will develop and implement sourcing strategies, conduct market and supplier research, manage RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, oversee supplier evaluation and selection, and drive contract negotiations. You will work within the Strategic Sourcing team and will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for Marketing and Professional Services related products and services (e.g. Advertising & Media Buying, Creative & Content Services, Print & Production Services, Consulting Services, Legal & Advisory Services). You will also partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders including Engagement and Reach and Global Policy and External Relations, as well as partners in Governance Risk and Compliance, Legal, Finance, and suppliers to align sourcing strategies with organizational goals, mitigate risk, manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with policies and regulations. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to foster supplier and stakeholder partnerships that drive measurable value to College Board.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management, with at least 4 years focused on Marketing and Professional Services categories
3+ years of experience leading procurement or strategic sourcing direct reports
Demonstrated experience negotiating high-value, complex contracts
Familiarity with ERP systems, supplier management systems, and contract lifecycle management tools
Strong knowledge of sourcing categories Marketing & Professional services, including suppliers, market trends, etc
Strong analytical, financial, and strategic problem-solving skills, including ability to deliver data-based insights to support strategic recommendations
Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with experience influencing stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across diverse teams
High level of integrity, initiative, curiosity, and organization
Comfort with fast-paced, cross-functional mission-driven environments
A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work
Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and comfort with learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively
Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal
A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth: welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receiving timely, respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user input
A drive for impact and excellence: solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, prioritizing what matters most, and continuously improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarking
A collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success
Authorization to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

CPSM, PMP, Lean/Six Sigma, or ISM certification preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the development and execution of Marketing & Professional Services sourcing strategies to optimize spend, reduce risk, and enhance value in alignment with organizational objectives
Identify, evaluate, and make recommendations on selection of suppliers across marketing and professional services categories
Manage a team of strategic sourcing direct reports, establishing team and individual targets for cost savings, process improvements, and professional development of the team
Understand the current supplier landscape and identify opportunities to consolidate demand and drive cost savings while maintaining service quality
Proactively update sourcing strategies based on market analysis and risk assessment, aligning with organizational goals and industry trends
Lead supplier selection, performance management, and relationship development in partnership with internal stakeholders
Lead negotiations of commercial terms, service-level agreements (SLAs), and licensing models to achieve favorable cost, risk, and performance outcomes
Partner with Legal, GRC and Information Security teams to ensure all security and business term requirements are included in contracts
Manage ongoing supplier relationships, performance reviews, and escalation processes.
Gather and analyze spend data to benchmark and identify opportunities for savings and efficiency
Create category specific cost models, including TCO analyses, to support data driven sourcing recommendations and track impact against organizational goals and metrics
Adopt and leverage existing Procurement tools and platforms, as well as enterprise AI tools, to deliver value driven insights and recommendations
Serve as a trusted advisor to business units on category related procurement and sourcing matters, delivering market insights, improving supplier performance, and ensuring contract and policy compliance.
Proactively engage with stakeholders to understand their goals and planned initiatives, translating insights into category sourcing strategies that anticipate needs, align with enterprise objectives, and deliver strategic value
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to improve contract compliance, supplier performance, and policy adherence