Job Description

Facebook is currently searching for a seasoned professional to work in Finance to be part of the Marketing Sourcing team that is responsible for management of our key strategic suppliers, agreement negotiations, professional services, and purchases. This person will work closely with key Marketing teams meeting their fast paced needs in relation to strategic sourcing strategies, key strategic suppliers, and agreement negotiations.

Sourcing and Contracts Manager, Marketing Responsibilities

* Develop category strategies, negotiate and manage a wide variety of contracts including the following Marketing Services: Media, Events, Retail, Creative, Experiential, Social Monitoring/Listening, Market Research, Production among others

* Identify, develop, and deploy best practice supplier, sourcing and category management practices

* Develop strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders to strategically manage spend and suppliers

* Analyze spend data, internal requirements, and external supply markets to develop strategic sourcing strategies and plans aligned with the business goals

* Manage complex sourcing projects and lead contract negotiations that optimize value to the company

* Build/establish strategic relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders

* Serve as a sourcing subject matter expert to key stakeholders by identifying their critical business requirements and providing sourcing services to meet/exceed their expectations

* Provide regular communication and training on processes and systems

* Prepare sourcing documents, contracts, statements of work, and related procurement documents

* Develop strong partnerships with Procurement, Finance, Marketing Operations, Accounts Payable, and Legal teams

* Seek to leverage best in class agreements, processes, and negotiation techniques

* Lead adoption of e-Sourcing and other innovative tools when applicable

* Act as a subject matter expert in consulting with the business to identify, develop and deploy best practice sourcing, procurement, category management and supplier management

Minimum Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, supply chain, procurement, management or related field

* 5+ years of experience of indirect Sourcing & Procurement or supply chain

* 3+ years Category Management experience developing and implementing category plans for indirect categories

* Experience in planning, sourcing, negotiating, contracting and supplier management

* A proven track record of implementing sourcing, strategic, and process improvement initiatives

* Experience partnering with a cross functional stakeholder teams to develop and build alignment around long- and short-term supplier strategies

* Experience working on global contract documents through execution, ensuring risks are mitigated and value is achieved

* Influencing and change management experience managing multiple priorities across multiple teams

* Experience taking quantities of data, perform analysis and make recommendations on sourcing opportunities

* Experience in handling a variety of indirect agreements and contracts including but not limited to media, marketing and advertising, professional services, market research, and events

* Executive presence, presentation and engagement experience

* Experience flourishing in an environment of fast growth and ambiguity

Preferred Qualifications

* Global experience in Sourcing Marketing Services

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About the Facebook company

Facebook's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities we're just getting started.

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