Associate Director, Global Media & Partnerships Procurement

Role: Lead regional category management and sourcing for Global Media & Partnerships within Marketing Procurement, focusing on developing and executing global sourcing strategies, stakeholder engagement, and supplier relationship management. Responsibilities: collaborate with regional and local teams to implement sourcing strategies via SSC framework; manage key priorities including value creation, service delivery, innovation, and sustainability; build and maintain relationships with procurement colleagues, business partners, and suppliers; lead strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract management; support supplier performance and develop cooperation frameworks. Requirements: Bachelor's in supply chain or business; 7+ years in strategic procurement, media, or marketing sourcing; strong analytical, communication, and influencing skills; proven experience with global or regional media sourcing strategies. Preferred: experience negotiating with media/marketing agencies; advanced MS Office skills. HighValue: media/marketing procurement, global/regional sourcing, stakeholder influence, supplier management, strategic sourcing, 25% travel, hybrid work. Collaboration: cross-functional with procurement, marketing, and suppliers, reporting to the Director of Global Media & Partnerships Procurement.