Sr. Strategic Sourcing Lead, Marketing

Boston Beer Co.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Fertility/adoption support

Free financial coaching

Health & wellness program

Professional development & training

Free beer!

Job summary

Boston Beer Company is looking for a Full-Time Sr. Strategic Sourcing Lead, Marketing, to drive category management and strategic sourcing in a hybrid Boston, MA role.

You will partner with stakeholders and suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and risk, delivering innovative sourcing strategies for marketing categories. The role demands strong negotiation, data analysis, and leadership of sourcing events, with travel as needed and extended hours during critical periods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement.
• Experience leading sourcing strategies, negotiations, and supplier management.
• Strong analytical skills and spend analysis experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data visualization tools (Tableau or Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category management and sourcing strategies.
• Analyze industry trends and supply markets to identify risks.
• Lead sourcing events (RFIs, RFQs, RFPs) and contract negotiations to optimize TCO.
• Build supplier relationships with KPI/SLA tracking.
• Partner with stakeholders to define requirements and implement sourcing initiatives.
• Manage supplier performance and drive cost/quality/service improvements.
• Oversee contract lifecycle management and amendments.
• Lead cross-functional projects to improve procurement systems.
• Track, report, and validate cost savings and opportunities.
• Occasional travel and extended hours during critical periods.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Tableau/Power BI

Contract negotiations

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tableau

Power BI

Contract management software

Job description

We are currently hiring a Full-Time Sr. Strategic Sourcing Lead, Marketing hybrid* in Boston, MA.

You will lead strategic sourcing and category management efforts that drive commercial growth and profitability. In this role, you’ll partner closely with stakeholders and suppliers to optimize costs, improve quality, and reduce risk while delivering innovative sourcing strategies. You’ll play a key role in shaping supplier relationships and driving continuous improvement across marketing categories.

A Hybrid position at Boston Beer requires that our coworkers reside within commuting distance to be onsite according to their teams' weekly schedule.

What You'll Brew:

• Develop and execute category management and strategic sourcing strategies to drive value and business growth
• Analyze industry trends and supply markets to identify risks and strategic opportunities
• Lead sourcing events (Request for Information, Request for Quotation, Request for Proposal) and contract negotiations to optimize Total Cost of Ownership
• Build and maintain supplier relationships, including performance tracking through Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Partner with internal stakeholders to define requirements, draft Statements of Work, and implement sourcing initiatives
• Manage supplier performance, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and service
• Oversee contract lifecycle management, including Master Service Agreements and amendments
• Lead cross-functional projects to improve procurement systems, policies, and processes
• Track, report, and validate cost savings and future opportunities
• Work in a dynamic office environment with occasional travel and potential extended hours during critical business situations

What Ingredients You'll Bring:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, procurement, or related fields
• Experience leading sourcing strategies, contract negotiations, and supplier management initiatives
• Strong analytical skills with experience in spend analysis and market intelligence
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data visualization tools (Tableau or Power BI)
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to manage supplier performance and ensure contract compliance

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or other graduate degree
• Strong program and project management capabilities
• Experience leading organizational or process change initiatives

Level: 5IC

At the Boston Beer Company and in accordance with pay transparency laws, we are open about our salary ranges. For this role, the salary range is between $93,000 and $147,000. However, it's important to note that where the person hired starts in this range is dependent on their related experience, skillset and location. Additionally, this position qualifies for a discretionary annual bonus based on company and individual performance, and certain sales roles might include a car allowance.

Our people are our most important "ingredient." We hire the best talent; and we reward, develop, and retain them too. In addition to generous healthcare on day one, stock purchase plan, 401k and more, Full-Time Boston Beer Coworkers have the following perks available*:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Fertility/adoption support
• Free financial coaching
• Health & wellness program and discounts
• Professional development & training
• Free beer!

*Talk to your recruiter about eligibility

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Fair Chance Ordinance and the CA Fair Chance Act.

Boston Beer Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to help ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who wish to request accommodation in the job application process can contact [e-mail] for assistance.