Senior Manager, Global Strategic Sourcing (Marketing)

Levi Strauss•San Francisco, CA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

As Senior Manager, Global Strategic Sourcing (Marketing), you will lead the way in maximizing value from Levi Strauss & Co.'s global marketing supplier base, directly supporting company objectives through strategic sourcing across Marketing and its subcategories. You will own development and execution of complex category strategies, manages supplier relationships, and drives spend optimization, ensuring close alignment with key stakeholders and the achievement of annual savings targets. About the Job Lead the development and implementation of global sourcing strategies for Marketing, across subcategories such as Media, Creative AOR's, Production, and Market Research. Optimize the supplier base through tail spend management, supplier rationalization, and spend consolidation, balancing cost, quality, and new ideas. Partner with Marketing leadership and cross-functional teams to define sourcing strategies, identify market opportunities, and ensure transparency and partner alignment. Maintain ongoing engagement with partners to better understand business needs and address challenges. Manage a sourcing pipeline that supports both global and regional priorities. Ensure compliance with procurement policies and contracting standards, driving consistency across regions. Create preferred/compliant supplier mapping across all marketing categories. Develop direct reports, fostering both technical expertise and soft skills. Collaborate with regional procurement managers to align strategy and execution, integrating global priorities with local market objectives. Partner with internal partners to conduct regular supplier performance evaluations, including quarterly business reviews (QBRs). Stay current on procurement best practices, technologies, and market trends relevant to marketing sourcing. Use advanced sourcing technologies, including e-auctions and RFX, to drive competitive advantage. Deliver savings reporting and status updates to Sourcing and Marketing leadership, tracking all initiatives in the central project management system. Be a trusted advisor to a diverse slate of internal partners, including Marketing Leadership, Finance, and Legal

Requirements

8+ years of indirect category sourcing experience within Marketing
Marketing procurement expertise with knowledge of category relevant cost drivers, pricing models, negotiation levers, and KPI's used across media, production and creative services.
Lead and influence cross-functional teams in a matrixed, global environment.
Demonstrated expertise in managing complex negotiations, supplier relationships, and multiple priorities simultaneously.
Creative problem solving, proposal development, and strategic decision-making.
Ability to translate strategies into actionable plans, leading multiple high-impact initiatives.
Deep understanding of end-to-end strategic sourcing processes and their application within the Marketing category.

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of global sourcing strategies for Marketing, across subcategories such as Media, Creative AOR's, Production, and Market Research.
Optimize the supplier base through tail spend management, supplier rationalization, and spend consolidation, balancing cost, quality, and new ideas.
Partner with Marketing leadership and cross-functional teams to define sourcing strategies, identify market opportunities, and ensure transparency and partner alignment.
Maintain ongoing engagement with partners to better understand business needs and address challenges.
Manage a sourcing pipeline that supports both global and regional priorities.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and contracting standards, driving consistency across regions.
Create preferred/compliant supplier mapping across all marketing categories.
Develop direct reports, fostering both technical expertise and soft skills.
Collaborate with regional procurement managers to align strategy and execution, integrating global priorities with local market objectives.
Partner with internal partners to conduct regular supplier performance evaluations, including quarterly business reviews (QBRs).
Stay current on procurement best practices, technologies, and market trends relevant to marketing sourcing.
Use advanced sourcing technologies, including e-auctions and RFX, to drive competitive advantage.
Deliver savings reporting and status updates to Sourcing and Marketing leadership, tracking all initiatives in the central project management system.
Be a trusted advisor to a diverse slate of internal partners, including Marketing Leadership, Finance, and Legal