Sourcing Media Services/CMI Manager (Remote)

Cedent; United States; Remote; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

A leading marketing firm seeks a Sourcing Media Services / CMI Manager based in New Jersey, ideally working remote on East Coast hours. This role focuses on developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and identifying cost savings initiatives. Requires a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in procurement, with strong analytical and communication skills. Offers hourly compensation between $40 and $60, plus health, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Sourcing/Procurement team or related experience.
• Understanding of media agency and ad tech ecosystem is a plus.
• Experience with Consumer/Retailer Data ecosystem is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support WW + US Media/CMI Strategy implementation.
• Manage client’s USA Spend, Investments & Initiatives.
• Onboard local agencies and consolidate evaluations.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Experience in Marketing or Media Procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

MBA or other advanced degree

Job description

Sourcing Media Services / CMI Manager

Location: Based in New Jersey – remote with east coast hours preferred

As the Sourcing Media/CMI Manager, you will be responsible for developing, providing and implementing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, practicing formalized sourcing best practices and abiding by standards and procedures. You will also be responsible for identifying and implementing cost savings initiatives while improving the quality of the client’s supplier base and optimizing performance.

In this position you will work in close partnership with the US Sourcing, US Business Partners, CDMO Media & CMI teams as well as the client’s 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 the client’s values and processes.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of WW (World Wide) + US Media/CMI Strategy to the client’s USA Business
• Prepare purchasing projects and define objectives, resources, timelines, scope, and supplier selection criteria
• Consolidate & manage client’s USA Spend, Investments & Initiatives
• Co‑own the client’s 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

Experience / Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, 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.

Skills

• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence
• Strong project management and analytical skills
• Autonomous with a 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

Compensation

Hourly Rate Range - $40-$60/ hr

Benefits Offered

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance

Deadline: Applications accepted until 10/30/2025 at 11:59 PM CST

This is a contract position

We are an Equal Pay Employer. All employment decisions, including compensation, benefits, hiring, training, and promotions, are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to ensuring equal pay for equal work and regularly review our compensation practices to promote fairness, equity, and transparency across our organization.