Sr. Sourcing Manager, Marketing and Creative Services

At Shutterfly, we make life’s experiences unforgettable. We believe there is extraordinary power in the self-expression. That’s why our family of brands helps customers create products and capture moments that reflect who they uniquely are. Please note: Candidates for this role that live within 35 miles of a Shutterfly hub (San Jose CA, Tempe AZ, Plano TX, Eden Prairie MN & Fort Mill SC) will be expected to maintain a hybrid in office work schedule. Role Overview Shutterfly is looking for a strategic Sr. Sourcing Manager, Marketing and Creative Services, who will drive high-impact strategies enterprise-wide for stakeholders in Marketing, Merchandising, Direct Mail, Digital/Print Advertising, and Marketing Analytics — delivering measurable enterprise value by leading contract negotiations and driving stakeholder consensus. Reporting to the Head of Indirect Procurement, a successful candidate will have: experience in best-practice procurement methods and business processes; deep data-driven analytical skills; and demonstrated success at building consensus, navigating in ambiguity, and developing deep relationships across disparate stakeholder groups. Key Responsibilities Own category strategy and contract negotiations across several categories of spend: Media, Agency, Print & Print Services, Events, Content Production, Marketing Professional Services, and Marketing Analytics. Design data-driven sourcing strategies that effectively address stakeholder objectives while balancing cost, speed, quality, and innovation. Lead supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract management (end to end) to ensure best-in-class procurement practices. Negotiate complex, global agreements focused on total value, negotiated savings (budgetary and avoidance), and market-reasonable terms. Use analytics and automation to enhance visibility and decision speed. Prepare RFQs, RFPs, bid documents, analyze and evaluate proposals, and administer the evaluation process. Counsel stakeholders on value engineering to drive cost containment and savings. Serve as trusted commercial advisor to senior leaders across Marketing, Merchandising, Digital/Print Advertising, and Marketing Analytics. Align sourcing strategies to enterprise goals for growth and margin. Develop organizational and team member capabilities, particularly in category management and strategic sourcing processes. Troubleshoot and resolve process issues impacting internal stakeholders. Manage and optimize strategic supplier relationships to drive innovation and accountability. Lead a high-performing team recognized for innovation and commercial excellence. Continuously expand your expertise of the vendor ecosystem by maintaining in-depth knowledge of the national vendor marketplace in the marketing categories Other duties as necessary and assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required, MBA or JD preferred. 8+ years of progressive strategic sourcing or commercial leadership experience leading Media, Agency, Events, Content Production, Marketing Professional Services, Marketing Analytics. 3+ years of team leadership experience. Strong negotiation experience (Master Agreements, Statements of Work, Change Orders, etc.) and demonstrated ability to work with suppliers. Success in large-scale enterprise initiatives and demonstrated expertise in strategic sourcing at a global scale and within a fast paced, and dynamic organization is required. Outstanding ability to collaborate with business partners and teams in defining and implementing category strategies at scale. Solid leadership skills and demonstrated ability to recruit, mentor, develop and retain outstanding strategic sourcing teams. Strong financial acumen and complex negotiation experience. Excellent executive communication and stakeholder influencing skills. Supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce is important to Shutterfly not only because it directly reflects our value of Embracing our Differences, but also because it’s the right …

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