Strategic Sourcing Manager
Location: Littleton, CO
Job Type: Contract To Hire
Company: IDR
Category: Procurement/ Supply Chain
Job Description Apply Now
The Strategic Sourcing Manager plays a pivotal role in optimizing procurement strategies and vendor management for marketing categories within a dynamic financial organization. This full-time, remote opportunity offers a chance to drive impactful sourcing initiatives, influence key stakeholders, and contribute to organizational success in a competitive industry. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will leverage expertise in supply chain management, strategic sourcing processes, and contract negotiations to deliver value-driven solutions and support the organization's commitment to innovation and efficiency.
As a Strategic Sourcing Manager, you will execute complex RFX events—such as Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), and Requests for Information (RFIs)—and lead strategic contract negotiations to ensure optimal vendor relationships. You will manage marketing-specific procurement categories, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, including direct engagement with C-suite stakeholders. Your efforts will support cost-saving strategies and innovative procurement practices, reinforcing the organization’s leadership in the financial sector.
This position requires advanced knowledge of supply chain management, a strong background in marketing procurement, and a demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will play a vital part in supporting the organization's investment in innovative solutions by providing expert procurement guidance and delivering tangible results in vendor management and contract optimization. By joining a reputable organization with a proven industry track record, employees benefit from robust professional support, full benefits, and opportunities for growth while contributing to the organization’s ongoing success.
Strategic Sourcing Manager - Summary- Lead and optimize strategic sourcing initiatives for marketing vendor categories within a financial organization.
- Drive complex RFX events and manage contract negotiations to maximize procurement efficiency and vendor relationships.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and influence C-suite stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with organizational objectives.
- Support cost-saving strategies and innovative procurement practices in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment.
- Execute and manage complex RFX events, including RFPs, RFQs, and RFIs, within the marketing procurement space.
- Lead strategic contract negotiations and draft agreements to optimize vendor performance and relationships.
- Oversee marketing-specific vendor categories, ensuring procurement efforts align with the organization’s overall goals and objectives.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams, including finance, business, and marketing divisions, to understand needs and deliver tailored sourcing solutions.
- Influence and engage with C-suite stakeholders to secure support and alignment on sourcing strategies and decisions.
- Identify and implement cost-saving strategies, supporting organizational investments in innovative procurement solutions.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations in all sourcing and procurement activities.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Employee Stock Ownership Program.
- Access to a dedicated Engagement Manager for professional support and guidance.
- Recognition as part of an award-winning organization with a strong industry reputation.
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum seven years of progressive experience in supply chain or strategic sourcing roles.
- Demonstrated experience executing complex RFX events (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs), especially within marketing procurement.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence C-suite or executive stakeholders.
- Extensive experience managing marketing sourcing categories and optimizing vendor management processes.
- Strategic thinker with a results-oriented approach to procurement and vendor management.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills; able to build trust and consensus among diverse stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to sourcing and cost optimization.
- Proactive collaborator who thrives in cross-functional environments and dynamic organizational cultures.
- Committed to continuous improvement and staying abreast of industry trends in strategic sourcing and supply chain management.
- Opportunity to work remotely and contribute to a leading financial organization known for its innovative procurement practices and industry leadership.
- Join an organization with over 25 years of experience and a commitment to employee growth and development.
- Be part of a team recognized for excellence and awarded for outstanding client and talent service multiple years in a row.
- Positive work culture, supportive leadership, and clear pathways for career advancement.
- To be considered for this Strategic Sourcing Manager position, click the application button and submit your application today.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.