Group Manager - Marketing Procurement - 4+ years - Pune

Crescendo Global Leadership Hiring India; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in the BPM Industry seeks an experienced Group Manager for Strategic Sourcing & Category Management, focused on Marketing procurement. The role involves developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and negotiating contracts for prestigious clients. Join a high-impact, client-facing team and foster your career in a collaborative environment with competitive compensation.

Benefits

Global exposure in a high-impact role

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work culture

Competitive compensation

Qualifications

• 4+ years in procurement, sourcing, or contracts.
• Strong knowledge in Marketing sub-categories.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for Marketing sub-categories.
• Execute sourcing strategies including RFIs/RFPs.
• Lead negotiations and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Group Manager - Strategic Sourcing & Category Management (Marketing) - 4+ Years - Pune (Remote)

We are looking for a seasoned professional in Strategic Sourcing and Category Management with expertise in Marketing procurement. This role involves leading sourcing strategy, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost-saving initiatives while ensuring quality service delivery for a global client.

Location: Pune

Your Future Employer: Join a global leader in the BPM Industry, where you will be at the backend for high impact outsourcing deals

Responsibilities:

1. Developing medium to long-term strategies for various Marketing sub-categories.

2. Executing end-to-end sourcing strategies, including RFIs/RFPs processes and bid evaluations.

3. Leading commercial negotiations and contract drafting.

4. Managing supplier relationships, performance, and risk.

5. Acting as a key escalation point and support stakeholder engagement across levels and geographies.

Requirements:

1. Bachelors degree with 4+ years in procurement, sourcing, or contracts.

2. Strong knowledge of Marketing sub-categories including (including agency negotiations, media planning, advertising, point-of-sale materials, displays)

3. Proven experience in strategic sourcing methodologies.

4. Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

What is in it for you:

• Be part of a high-impact, client-facing role with global exposure.
• Opportunity to lead sourcing strategies for prestigious clients.
• Develop and grow within a collaborative and supportive work culture.
• Competitive compensation and career development prospects.

Reach us: If you think this role aligns with your career goals, kindly write to us with your updated CV at [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

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