The Mom Project · 1 day ago
Principal Strategic Sourcing Manager, Marketing (Hybrid Mountain View,CA)
Mountain View, CA
Contract
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
10+ years expThe Mom Project is a company focused on providing business and financial software solutions. They are seeking a Principal Strategic Sourcing Manager to support high-priority sourcing initiatives across marketing categories, particularly in media, while partnering with senior Marketing stakeholders.
Career PlanningCommunitiesHuman ResourcesMarketplaceRecruitingWomen's
Responsibilities
Lead strategic sourcing and category management for key marketing spend areas, including media, creative, social, influencer marketing, and public relations
Develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies aligned to business objectives and value optimization
Manage end-to-end competitive bidding processes, including RFPs and RFQs
Lead complex, high-value negotiations with global marketing suppliers to secure favorable commercial terms and mitigate risk
Draft, negotiate, and manage Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs) in partnership with legal, finance, and data security teams
Establish and manage supplier relationship management (SRM) frameworks to drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement
Conduct regular supplier business reviews to ensure alignment on quality, cost, and delivery targets
Optimize procurement processes and governance to improve efficiency, compliance, and cycle times
Drive initiatives in spend optimization, risk mitigation, and sustainable sourcing practices
Serve as a strategic procurement partner and advisor to senior marketing leadership
Translate complex business needs into actionable sourcing strategies aligned to organizational goals
Apply data, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to conduct spend analysis, scenario modeling, and sourcing evaluations
Build fact-based business cases identifying savings opportunities and value creation
Lead cross-functional sourcing initiatives from concept through execution, managing timelines and stakeholder expectations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or related field; advanced degree preferred
10+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or category management
5+ years of hands-on experience sourcing marketing services with strong expertise in media procurement
Proven experience leading enterprise-critical initiatives with executive visibility
Strong expertise in spend analytics, cost modeling, and should-cost analysis
Ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights and executive-level recommendations
Hands-on experience with e-procurement and source-to-pay platforms such as Coupa
Strong understanding of the end-to-end procurement lifecycle
Practical experience leveraging AI and digital tools to improve sourcing effectiveness
Exceptional negotiation and contract management skills with proven success in complex deals
Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple cross-functional initiatives simultaneously
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with strong stakeholder influence capabilities
Benefits
Medical
Dental
401k (no match)
Company
The Mom Project
The Mom Project is a digital talent marketplace helping women remain active in the workforce.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$115.6MKey Investors
Leeds Illuminate7GC & CoAtlanta Seed Company
2021-10-06Series C· $80M
2020-07-01Series B· $25M
2018-12-17Series A· $8M
Leadership Team
Allison Robinson
Founder
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