Marketing Procurement Specialist
@ The Mom Project

Mountain View, CA
$120,000
On Site
Contractor
Posted 22 days ago

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About The Mom Project

Our Customer is a business and financial software company that develops and sells financial, accounting, and tax preparation software and related services for small businesses, accountants, and individuals. They are dedicated to innovation and exceptional corporate citizenship, powering prosperity worldwide.

Role Overview

The Marketing Procurement Specialist is a contract position designed to support key marketing sourcing initiatives. This role operates on a hybrid setup in Mountain View, CA and requires expertise in strategic sourcing, high-stakes negotiation, supplier relationship management, process optimization, and cross-functional project leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Sourcing & Category Management: Develop and execute sourcing strategies for marketing categories.
  • High-Stakes Negotiation & Contracting: Lead complex negotiations and manage MSAs and SOWs.
  • Supplier Relationship Management: Implement SRM frameworks and monitor vendor performance.
  • Process Optimization & Governance: Enhance procurement workflows, optimize spend, and mitigate risk.
  • Strategic Business Partnership: Advise senior Marketing leadership and translate business needs into actionable strategies.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Use spend analytics to build business cases and guide decisions.
  • Cross-Functional Project Leadership: Manage high-impact projects across various teams.

Skills And Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, or related field. A minimum of 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, with at least 4 years in marketing spend sourcing. Proficiency in spend analytics, TCO modeling, e-procurement systems (e.g., Coupa), negotiation, contract management, and project management is essential.

Benefits & Additional Information

The role offers a competitive salary range with contractor benefits available through a 3rd Party Employer of Record after a waiting period. Medical, Dental, and 401k (no match) benefits are provided. The Mom Project is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key skills/competency

Strategic sourcing, negotiation, supplier management, contract management, spend analytics, TCO modeling, project management, e-procurement, process optimization, cross-functional leadership.

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How to Get Hired at The Mom Project

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research The Mom Project: Review company values and recent news.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight procurement and sourcing expertise.
  • Prepare for technical questions: Focus on spend analytics and negotiation.
  • Showcase project management: Emphasize cross-functional leadership.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review spend analytics tools and TCO modeling.
Familiarize with e-procurement systems like Coupa.
Brush up on RFP and RFQ process details.
Study contract drafting and negotiation case studies.

Behavioral Questions

Describe past cross-functional project challenges.
Explain how you handle high-stakes negotiations.
Discuss managing vendor relationships effectively.
Share examples of process optimization successes.

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