Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Marketing and Professional Services

Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing- Marketing and Professional Services College Board -

Finance

Location

• This is a remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the
• option
• of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office) . All CB employees
• are required to
• occasionally travel to meet in person for business purposes.

Role Type

: This is a full-time position

About the Team

• The Strategic Sourcing team is a dynamic, collaborative group that partners with leaders across the organization to drive decisions that maximize value and impact. We combine market insight, strong supplier relationships, and strategic sourcing practices to ensure every dollar we spend
• advances
• the College Board’s mission. Our work strengthens operations, promotes sustainability, and ensures that the organization’s resources are used thoughtfully and effectively in
• service
• of students everywhere.

The Strategic Sourcing team at College Board is embarking on an exciting transformation, shifting from transactional procurement to a model centered on strategic engagement. This role will join a team of sourcing leaders dedicated to delivering meaningful, measurable value to the organization, directly supporting our mission and the students we serve.

About

• the Opportunity
• The Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing- Marketing and Shared Services
• will lead enterprise-wide procurement initiatives, supplier relationship management, and contract management activities across multiple categories of
• spend . In this role, you will develop and implement sourcing strategies, conduct market and supplier research, manage RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, oversee supplier evaluation and selection, and drive contract negotiations.
• You will work within the
• S trategic Sourcing team and will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for

Marketing and Professional Services

related products and service s

( e.g.

Advertising & Media Buying, Creative & Content Services, Print & Production Services, Consulting Services, Legal & Advisory Services
)
. This role also supports enterprise-wide

AI

Technology initiatives and ensures that the College Board obtains the best value while mitigating risk and 
maintaining
 compliance with security standards.

You will also partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders including

Engagement and Reach

and Global Policy and External Relations,
 as well as partners in Governance Risk and Compliance, Legal, Finance, and suppliers to align sourcing strategies with organizational goals, mitigate risk, manage supplier relationships and ensure compliance with policies and regulations. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to foster supplier and stakeholder partnerships that drive measurable value to 
College
 Board.

In this role, you will: Strategic Sourcing & Category Management (70%)

Lead the development and execution of

sourcing strategies to optimize spend, reduce risk, and enhance value in alignment with organizational objectives .

Identify

• , evaluate, and make recommendations on
• selection
• of suppliers and

Marketing & Professional Services

• related
• products and
• services.
• Understand the current supplier landscape and identify opportunities to consolidate demand and drive cost savings while maintaining service quality.
• Proactively update sourcing strategies based on market analysis and risk assessment, aligning with organizational goals and industry trends

Supplier & Contract Management (15%)

• Lead supplier selection , performance management, and relationship development in partnership with internal stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations of commercial terms, service-level agreements (SLAs), and licensing models to achieve favorable cost, risk, and performance outcomes.
• Partner with Legal, GRC and Information Security teams to ensure all security and business term requirements are included in contracts.
• Manage ongoing supplier relationships, performance reviews, and escalation processes.

Data & Process Excellence (10%)

Gather and analyze spend data to benchmark and identify opportunities for savings and efficiency.

Create category specific cost models, including TCO analyses, to support data driven sourcing recommendations and track impact against organizational goals and metrics. Adopt and leverage existing Procurement tools and platforms, as well as enterprise AI tools, to deliver value driven insights and recommendations

Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration (5%)

Proactively engage with stakeholders to understand their goals and planned initiatives, translating insights into category sourcing strategies that anticipate needs, align with enterprise objectives , and deliver strategic value.

Serve as a trusted advisor to business units on category related procurement and sourcing matters, delivering market insights, improving supplier performance, and ensuring contract and policy compliance.

About You

• To qualify for this role, you must have: Bachelor’s degree required 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management, with at least 4
• years focused on

Marketing & Professional

Services

• category
• ( e.g.
• Advertising & Media Buying, Creative & Content Services, Print & Production Services, Consulting Services, Legal & Advisory Services

sourcing
Demonstrated experience negotiating high-value, complex technology contracts
Familiarity with ERP systems, supplier management systems, and contract lifecycle management tools
CPSM, PMP, Lean/Six Sigma, or ISM certification preferred

Strong knowledge of

Marketing & Professional Services

sourcing categories ( e.g.

Advertising & Media Buying, Creative & Content Services, Print & Production Services, Consulting Services, Legal & Advisory Services )

including suppliers, market trends, and regulatory landscape
Strong analytical, financial, and strategic problem-solving skills, including ability to deliver data-based insights to support strategic recommendations

Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with experience influencing senior stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to build and 
maintain
 collaborative relationships across diverse teams
High level
 of integrity, initiative, curiosity, and organization
C
omfort with fast-paced, cross-functional mission-driven environments
All roles at College Board require:

A passion for

• expanding
• educational
• and career
• opportunit ies
• and mission-driven work

Authorization to work in the United States

for any employer

Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies
, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and

a comfort

learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively Clear and concise communication skills ,

written and verbal

A

learner's

mindset and a commitment to growth :

welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receiving

timely , respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user input A drive for impact and excellence :

solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, prioritizing what matters most, and continuously improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarking
A collaborative and empathetic approach
:

working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success

About Our Process

Application review will begin

immediately

and will continue until the position is filled
.

This role is expected to accept applications for a minimum of 5 business days While

the

hiring process

may vary, it generally

includes:

resume and application submission, recruiter phone/video screen, hiring manager interview, performance exercise such as live coding, a panel interview, a conversation with leadership and reference checks
.

What We Offer

At

College

Board, we offer more than just a paycheck—we provide a meaningful career,