Marketing Procurement Manager

Job Description The Corporate Indirect Procurement Manager, Marketing, will be responsible for building category media and martech strategies and managing sourcing activity in support of Constellation Brands’ objectives and growth strategies. In this role, you will report to the Senior Procurement Manager and will manage the procurement activities around media, martech, and other marketing-related categories. Responsibilities Develop a strategic plan to maximize value for the assigned marketing categories based on an understanding of business needs, the supply market, benchmarking, price availability, etc. Partner with key internal brand and media stakeholders to nurture and develop relationships with Constellation Brands’ supply partners and optimize supply partner performance. Lead the design and implementation of media & martech sourcing plans and strategies and identify and develop a comprehensive sourcing strategy process. Oversee the agency benchmarking and bidding process; negotiate pricing, terms, and conditions, finalize contract awards and implementations, and proactively manage vendor contract life cycles to prepare the organization for contract renegotiations or renewals. Maintain adequate sources of supply/service to ensure that the requirements of the category are met with optimal quality, service, and cost‑to‑use. Drive tactical execution of the day‑to‑day plan to deliver consistent and sustainable savings. Provide innovative sourcing solutions to the media team by bringing continuous improvement and market‑driven innovation and offering credible alternatives where applicable. Monitor the competitive landscape to keep abreast of emerging trends, supply/demand, and industry changes and their overall impact on current and anticipated future media spend. Maintain in‑depth knowledge of and track market factors affecting the media industry. Ensure compliance with all internal guidelines and external regulations and requirements relating to responsible categories – e.g., finance and procurement policies, code of conduct, etc. Ensure projects meet time and budget constraints, deliver business value, and produce high‑quality results. Develop, implement, and manage agile processes to improve program effectiveness. Demonstrate success managing complex cross‑discipline projects, including identifying the skills and resources needed to deliver project executions and coordinate the timely delivery of work across teams. Minimum Qualifications 5+ years of strategic indirect procurement/sourcing experience, supply base management, contract negotiation, category management, business analysis, and procurement consulting. 2+ years of marketing procurement experience establishing media agency category strategies. Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Business (or other related degree programs). Strong knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management processes. Proven track record in delivery of complex, cross‑functional procurement initiatives on‑time and on‑budget. Ability to interface at all levels of the organization and with suppliers to solve problems when facing evolving demands. Demonstrated success in leveraging company‑wide spend by ensuring the implementation of complex agreements. Strong leadership presence and negotiation/contract management experience. Knowledge and experience with best‑practice processes, tools, and procurement/spend systems data and analysis. Strong financial and analytical skills with a high degree of business acumen. Highly self‑motivated with a strong internal drive for results. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi‑task. In‑depth knowledge and experience of strategic sourcing processes, organization, technology is required, and a nationally recognized professional certification is a plus (Certified Purchasing Manager or Certified Professional Contract Manager). Leadership; team building; negotiations; sourcing strategy formulation and implementation; process development / reengineering; contract / agreement writing, supplier/contract management; and ability to represent inter‑departmental and corporate issues across internal and external boundaries. Proficiency in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and in source‑to‑pay tools. 2+ years of MarTech or AdTech experience. 2+ years of media agency experience. Preferred Qualifications Beverage alcohol or consumer packaged goods (CPG) experience. MBA or equivalent. Location Chicago, Illinois (2 days / week in office). Additional locations may be considered. Compensation and Benefits The salary range for this role is: $113,500.00 - $177,600.00 . A comprehensive package of benefits is offered, including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and other eligible benefits. Compensation may vary by geographic market and other factors. Equal Opportunity Statement Constellation Brands is committed to a continuing program of equal employment opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with Constellation Brands, regardless of their sex, race, color, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related conditions. Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) is a leading international producer and marketer of beer, wine, and spirits with operations in the U.S., Mexico, New Zealand, and Italy. 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