Job Description

Purpose and Scope

The Strategic Sourcing Manager - Indirect Spend leads enterprise sourcing initiatives across a wide range of non-product categories, with an immediate focus on identifying and driving high-impact Commercial and Marketing spend initiatives, while also maintaining strong competency in IT sourcing and the ability to partner effectively with technology stakeholders.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Lead sourcing, evaluation, and selection of suppliers across indirect spend categories using market intelligence, benchmarking, competitive bid processes, and total cost‑of‑ownership analysis.

  • Develop, execute and maintain category strategies aligned with enterprise priorities and stakeholder needs (Commercial, Marketing, and IT).

  • Partner with Commercial and Marketing teams to source creative agencies, digital marketing services, events/tradeshow partners, advertising vendors, and market research providers.

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    Job Details

    Location
    Chicago, Illinois, United States
    Job Type
    Full Time
    Category
    Operations Specialties Managers
    Posted Date
    July 21, 2026
    Deadline
    August 30, 2026