Approx. 10+ years of strategic sourcing and procurement experience, ideally with hands-on ownership of Sales, Marketing, Communications and Media categories.
Demonstrated success negotiating high-impact contracts and managing strategic supplier relationships.
Proven track record of influencing stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Communications, Media and senior leadership.
Skilled in problem lifecycle management—from issue framing to solution design, negotiation, and resolution.
Known for emotional intelligence (EQ) and the ability to build reputation and respect as a collaborative business partner.
Proven creativity in crafting commercial solutions, unlocking value beyond cost savings.
Digitally fluent: proficient in procurement and analytics platforms; understands how to operate in a digital-first environment.
Excellent communication and executive presence—able to distill complex issues into clear narratives.
Comfortable operating independently and managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, distributed environment.
Passionate about procurement as a strategic enabler and energized by the opportunity to drive impact.
Demonstrated experience leveraging AI tools in the flow of work. Candidates with a pre-existing comfort level and familiarity using AI to enhance productivity are strongly preferred.