Strategic Marketing & PR Procurement Lead

Waymo; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus program

Equity incentive plan

Generous company benefits program

Job summary

Waymo, located in San Francisco, is seeking a strategic procurement lead within its Procurement and Vendor Enablement Office. This role is crucial for managing marketing, communications, PR, and public affairs services, ensuring optimal partner relationships.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and a firm grasp of marketing procurement dynamics. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $159,000 to $196,000.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of procurement experience focusing on Marketing and related fields.
• Deep understanding of marketing procurement nuances and agency fee models.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end category management for marketing services procurement.
• Negotiate agency contracts ensuring IP and brand protection.
• Collaborate with marketing leaders to align procurement with creative needs.

Skills

Procurement experience

Marketing knowledge

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Understanding of agency models

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Marketing, Supply Chain

Job description

Waymo, located in San Francisco, is seeking a strategic procurement lead within its Procurement and Vendor Enablement Office. This role is crucial for managing marketing, communications, PR, and public affairs services, ensuring optimal partner relationships.

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and a firm grasp of marketing procurement dynamics. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $159,000 to $196,000.