Title: Sourcing Manager Duration: 3+ Months with possibilities of extension Location: 100% Remote (EST Hours) As the Sourcing Media/CMI Manager, you will responsible to develop, provide and implement sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, practicing formalized sourcing best practices and abiding by standards and procedures. You will be also responsible for identifying and implementing cost savings initiatives while improving the quality of supplier base and optimizing performance across USA. In this position you will work in close partnership with the US Sourcing, US Business Partners, CDMO Media & CMI teams as well as USA brand teams to support key media (digital and non-digital media) initiatives. You will report directly into the Senior Manager of Sourcing.. This role provides the opportunity to enhance and develop invaluable business skills through training, networking and on-the-job experience. You will have the opportunity to be part of a new and exciting area that is changing every day – working on existing and emerging areas of marketing and advertising services and technologies – while ensuring values and processes. Your responsibilities:Support implementation of WW (World Wide) + US Media/CMI Strategy to the USA Business

　　Prepare purchasing projects and define objectives, resources, timelines scope, and supplier selection criteria

　　Consolidate & Manage USA Spend, Investments & Initiatives

　　Identify Stakeholders needs, market trends & innovations

　　Co-own the USA Media + CMI supplier relationships with internal stakeholders

　　Onboard Local Agencies and Consolidate NA evaluation / KPIs

　　Benchmark with best in class on the local market

　　Manage project-based media deals and contracts

　　Serve as day-to-day contact for marketing teams and support them on their key projects

　　Identify YoY initiatives (savings, process, etc.) and develop a roadmap for implementation

　　Support key initiatives through research, information gathering and strategic development. Provide regular spend reports across media categories and work with Sourcing Teams and worldwide category teams to gather input on needs and priorities plus identify opportunities

　　Your Experience / Education:

　　Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economy, Engineering, Data Analytics, Marketing, Media category expertise or related discipline; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.

　　5+ years preferably within a Sourcing/Procurement team with experience in strategic sourcing and category management or at Media/CMI/Marketing Agency.

　　Your Skills:

　　Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence

　　Strong project management and analytical skills

　　Autonomous with high level of drive and energy

　　Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills

　　Team player and a self-starter; curious and Out of the box thinking;

　　Experience in Marketing or Media Procurement – As a plus

　　Ability to develop a strategic Point of View on existing or social media e-commerce, emerging platforms – As a plus

　　Understanding of the media agency and ad tech ecosystem (Ad Serving, Demand Side Platforms (DSPs), Supply Side Platforms (SSPs) – As a plus

　　Understanding of Consumer/Retailer Data ecosystem– As a plus