Strategic Sourcing Manager Market Research

Strategic Sourcing ManagerLocation: San Francisco, CA 94158 or New York, NY 10007 Duration: 4 Months Pay Rate: $75-$80/hrTop ResponsibilitiesStrategic Sourcing & Category Strategy: Proactively analyze spend and market trends to build, present, and execute sourcing strategies for Policy & Comms, Market Research, and B2B Marketing, while providing strategic sourcing support to the Media & Vendor Procurement: Lead competitive sourcing events (RFXs), benchmark costs, and negotiate contracts (MSAs, SOWs, and rate cards) across marketing & Relationship Management: Partner closely with internal leaders, external agencies, third-party cost consultants, and industry networks to drive spend optimization and influence change.Supplier Performance & Operations: Manage vendor performance against key targets. Media related support includes commercial, operational, and contractual work across existing agency relationships and documenting key processes and manage tracking and follow-through for AVBs, credits, one-off projects, SOWs, invoicing issues, and Local Implementation AgreementsMandatory RequirementsStrong background in Strategic Sourcing with deep expertise in Marketing categories—specifically Policy & Comms, Market Research, B2B Marketing, and Media. (Minimum 4 years of direct experience required) This is not a junior-level role! High analytical proficiency for heavy data-crunching, spend analysis, and business case modeling. Experience utilizing AI tools (e.g., prompt engineering, developing AI agents) to streamline data analysis and workflows.Experience analyzing spend, assessing supply markets, and identifying sourcing opportunities.Experience supporting or leading sourcing initiatives, including RFXs and supplier analytical skills with the ability to develop and present business cases and cost/benefit analyses.Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to advise stakeholders and influence decisions.Ability to take initiative, operate within prescribed parameters, and implement work with minimal guidance.Experience negotiating with marketing services including media agencies and vendors.Familiarity with common commercial models (e.g. firm bid vs cost plus, hourly rate cards, retainer structures)