Retail Marketing Procurement Manager

We are seeking an experienced Marketing Procurement professional to lead strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, vendor negotiations, and contract management for retail marketing and promotional initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in retail campaigns, shopper marketing, in-store marketing, point-of-sale (POS) materials, and promotional activities. This role will collaborate closely with marketing, retail business teams, legal, finance, compliance, and external suppliers to ensure cost-effective sourcing, policy compliance, and timely execution of marketing initiatives. Key Responsibilities Marketing Procurement and Competitive Bidding: Lead competitive bidding and quotation processes for retail campaigns, shopper marketing, in-store marketing, POS materials, and promotional activities. RFx Management: Develop and manage RFI, RFP, and RFQ processes for creative, media, print, digital, and retail activation agencies and suppliers. Procurement Policy Compliance: Maintain and support local and global procurement policies, competitive bidding standards, and internal procedures. Compliance and Reporting: Prepare reports and documentation for compliance reviews and internal audits, ensuring adherence to established policies and requirements. Strategic Sourcing and Planning: Collaborate with marketing and retail business stakeholders to develop sourcing roadmaps aligned with annual and seasonal business plans. Negotiation and Cost Optimization: Lead rate and contract negotiations with agencies and marketing suppliers to secure competitive pricing, favorable commercial terms, and flexibility for time-sensitive campaigns. Contract Review: Review commercial terms, pricing, and scope of work to ensure consistency with negotiated agreements and resolve discrepancies before contract execution. Vendor Evaluation and Onboarding: Evaluate new vendor requests based on business needs, supplier duplication, risk, and preferred supplier strategies. Coordinate with legal, finance, and risk teams during vendor onboarding and approvals. Process and System Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve procurement workflows, sourcing tools, contract lifecycle management systems, and intake processes to enhance efficiency, transparency, and compliance. Stakeholder Management: Build strong working relationships with internal teams, external vendors, and cross-functional business partners to support procurement objectives and project deadlines. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or a related field. 10+ years of experience in procurement or a related field. Proven expertise in marketing procurement, particularly retail marketing campaigns and promotional initiatives. Strong experience managing competitive bidding processes, including RFI, RFP, and RFQ. Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and contract management. Experience managing marketing agencies, vendors, and supplier onboarding processes. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred Skills and Competencies Retail marketing, shopper marketing, POS, and in-store promotional expertise. Marketing category management and strategic sourcing. Contract review, commercial negotiations, and cost optimization. Vendor risk assessment, compliance, and procurement governance. Procurement workflow and system optimization, including BQMS and CLM tools. Strong attention to detail, ethical judgment, and discretion in handling sensitive information. Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Effective stakeholder collaboration and relationship management. Flexibility to support seasonal campaigns and tight retail marketing timelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr Lancesoft