Very strong management systems, governance, and controls. Developing and implementing category strategies to drive direction and results. Prioritize resources and critical projects in adherence to objectives and milestones. Optimizing sourcing projects, key initiatives, and supplier negotiations. Conduct market insights and deliver risk mitigation plans and actions. Drive and deliver substantial supply base reduction through strengthening partnerships with key stakeholders and suppliers. Respond to and resolve day-to-date operational supply base challenges. Key deliverables: achieve 3.5%+ year-over-year cost reductions across marketing &; sales categories. Achieve 25%+ supplier base rationalization to grow strategic partnerships and drive compliance. Develop and execute detailed sourcing strategies across key categories that are required to deliver objectives. Partner with key stakeholders to improve cross-functional engagement and productivity. Experience and or knowledge with marketing related services experience using erp systems, familiarity with e-sourcing tools a strong application of strategic rfp processes, supplier management, and other procurement principles ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously strong planning, organizational, managing, financial, and analytical skills bachelor's degree 4+ years of experience in procurement, business, finance or marketing interpersonal, motivational, and influential skills to engage and build rapport with business excellent written and verbal communication (english language), with proficient pc related skills successful negotiation experience, contract development and execution and conflict resolution interpret and manipulate data with strong analytical skills project management in adherence to objectives and milestones strong customer focus with the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the business