Strategic Sourcing Manager / Procurement Lead – Contracts & Negotiation

Max Corporate Group•Dearborn, MI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

MaxIT Consulting – Max Corporate Group is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to own the strategic sourcing function of a growing digital marketing company in Dearborn, Michigan. The role leads end-to-end sourcing of software, services, and products, focusing on marketing, advertising, and technology spend to secure high-quality suppliers, favorable commercial terms, and reduced cost and risk. The company purchases a broad range of marketing and IT services, including media and digital advertising, consulting, staff augmentation, and software. The sourcing leader will develop strategies for assigned categories, run sourcing events, negotiate contracts, and explain total cost of ownership to the business. The role works cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Security, and Privacy, and presents sourcing strategies and supplier recommendations to VP-level stakeholders and above. This is a full-time, permanent direct-hire senior-level position with a hybrid arrangement in Dearborn, Michigan. The employee works in the office Tuesday through Thursday. Relocation assistance is not available. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer and should indicate whether they will require visa sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants should provide an updated resume, expected gross annual salary, availability to start, and current location.

Requirements

At least 5 years of strategic sourcing experience with marketing- and IT-related spend, such as advertising, media, market research and analytics, PR, digital, web design, promotional materials, consulting, staff augmentation, or software.
At least 5 years of contract negotiation experience.
At least 4 years of experience formulating strategies and driving initiatives.
At least 4 years of experience in the digital media, advertising, and marketing industries.
Experience with contract management systems, ERP systems, and sourcing workflow tools, such as Gatekeeper or NetSuite.
Demonstrated fluency with AI-enabled tools and an understanding of their appropriate use and limitations.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
Legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer; candidates should indicate whether they will require visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing and implementing sourcing methodologies.
An MBA and/or a degree in Finance.

Responsibilities

Develop and continuously improve the strategic sourcing program, its policies, and procedures, and drive adoption across the organization.
Manage assigned indirect spend categories—including marketing, advertising, media, research and analytics, PR, digital, web design, consulting, staff augmentation, and software—to deliver annual cost savings and cost avoidance.
Run sourcing events and negotiate contracts with favorable terms and conditions, working with Legal to finalize agreements.
Perform financial analysis, especially Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and document savings achieved.
Lead supplier due diligence and supplier management, including assessments with Security and Privacy teams.
Create benchmarks to measure competitive rates and performance against business objectives, and monitor market conditions.
Present concise sourcing strategies, supplier recommendations, analyses, and risks to VP-level stakeholders.
Leverage AI-enabled tools to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and quality of sourcing work.