Senior Manager, Supplier Management Marketing

Senior Manager, Supplier Management MarketingSkip to main contentGEICO uses cookies to help us provide the best experience on GEICO Careers. By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies. For more information, please visit our cookie policy.#Senior Manager, Supplier Management Marketing page is loaded## Senior Manager, Supplier Management MarketingApplyremote type: Hybridlocations: New York City, NY: Chicago, IL: Bethesda, MDtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0064427**Why Join GEICO?**At GEICO, we offer a rewarding career where your ambitions are met with endless possibilities.Every day we honor our iconic brand by offering quality coverage to millions of customers and being there when they need us most. We thrive on relentless innovation to exceed our customers' expectations while making a real impact on local communities nationwide.Founded in 1936, GEICO is a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies and one of the largest auto insurers in the United States. When you join our company, we want you to feel valued, supported, and proud to work here. That's why we offer the GEICO Pledge: Great Company, Great Culture, Great Rewards, and Great Careers.The Director of Supplier Management – Marketing is responsible for supporting the strategic management, performance, and governance of marketing suppliers, agencies, and external partners. This role directly supports the Marketing Leadership Team in driving supplier optimization, contract management, cost efficiency, innovation, and operational efficiencies across all marketing supplier relationships. Additionally, this role collaborates closely with a cross-functional set of stakeholders, including Procurement, Finance, Legal, Risk and Operations teams to ensure suppliers deliver high-quality services and measurable business value, as well as partnering on new marketplace opportunities in alignment with organizational objectives.**Key Responsibilities****Supplier Strategy & Relationship Management*** Partner with the Marketing Leadership team to: + Develop and execute a comprehensive supplier management strategy for marketing vendors and agencies. + Build and maintain strong relationships with key marketing suppliers, including creative agencies, media partners, production vendors, digital marketing providers, research firms, and technology vendors. + Evaluate supplier capabilities, performance, and strategic fit to support evolving business needs. + Establish sustainable governance models to optimize vendor engagements.**Performance & Operational Excellence*** Partner with the Marketing Leadership team to: + Evolve supplier KPIs, scorecards, and performance review processes. + Establish and evolve regular business reviews with suppliers to monitor service levels, campaign effectiveness, delivery timelines, and quality standards. + Identify and execute against supply chain process improvements, cost-saving initiatives, and operational efficiencies. + Serve as an escalation point on supplier performance issues and holding suppliers accountable for corrective action plans when necessary.**Contract & Financial Management*** Partner across the Supplier Management, Business, and Legal teams to drive supplier selection, contract negotiations, renewals, and compliance.* Ensure contract compliance, risk mitigation, and adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.* Support strategic sourcing initiatives and competitive RFPs.**Cross-Functional Collaboration*** Collaborate with Marketing leadership to align supplier capabilities with brand, campaign, and business objectives.* Serve as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders regarding supplier strategy in alignment with business objectives.* Support supplier related transformation initiatives related to marketing operations**Required Qualifications*** 4-year degree focused on Marketing, Finance, Business Administration, or Supplier Management* 8+ years of experience in supplier management, procurement, marketing operations, or agency management.* Strong knowledge of marketing services procurement and vendor ecosystems.* Proven experience negotiating complex contracts and managing strategic supplier relationships.* Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.* Strong analytical, financial, and project management skills.* Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.**Desired Qualifications*** Experience with marketing agencies, media buying, digital marketing platforms, or martech suppliers.* Knowledge of procurement systems, supplier governance frameworks, and performance management methodologies.**Annual Salary**$115,825.00 - $189,625.00The above annual salary range is a general guideline. Multiple factors are taken into consideration to arrive at the final hourly rate/ annual salary to be offered to the selected candidate. Factors include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the selected candidate’s work experience, education and training, the work location as well as market and business considerations.At this time, GEICO will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. **The GEICO Pledge:****Great Company:** Protecting customers through life’s twists and turns with innovation and integrity.**Great Careers:**Personalized development programs, mentorship, and certification assistance.**Great Culture:**Inclusive and collaborative culture rooted in shared success.**Great Rewards:**Competitive pay, benefits, and flexibility to support your well-being and future.The equal employment opportunity policy of the GEICO Companies provides for a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability or genetic information, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law. GEICO hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.GEICO reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to receive equal employment opportunity and/or perform the essential functions of the job, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship to the Company. This applies to all applicants and associates. GEICO also provides a work environment in which each associate is able to be productive and work to the best of their ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment. We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining an atmosphere free from discrimination and harassment with mutual respect by and for all associates and applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr GEICO