PayPal · 2 days ago
Director, Strategic Sourcing (Marketing)
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$138K/yr - $236K/yr
10+ years expPayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. The Director, Marketing Strategic Sourcing, partners directly with senior executives to shape how PayPal invests in and manages its global marketing ecosystem, leading a team to drive strategic supplier partnerships and operational efficiency.
E-Commerce PlatformsFinTechMobile PaymentsTransaction Processing
Responsibilities
Execute the organization's sourcing strategy, ensuring it aligns with business objectives and delivers value
Lead negotiations with suppliers to secure favorable terms, cost savings, and quality improvements
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define material, quality, and service requirements and ensure alignment with sourcing strategies
Develop and use scorecards to measure and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring compliance with contractual agreements
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of sourcing operations
Explore and evaluate new sources, methods, and vendors to ensure a reliable supply of materials
Qualification
Required
10+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience
Progressive experience in Marketing Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or Agency Management, with proven success influencing VP+ level leaders in Marketing, Brand, and Finance
Deep expertise across Creative, Media, Digital, Martech, Research, Advertising, Sponsorships, and Production categories
Market-connected leader with strong, direct relationships across major marketing platforms and agency networks — including all major marketing agencies
Proven success leading category strategy design, sourcing transformations, and operating model modernization at enterprise scale
Recognized for challenging the status quo, simplifying complexity, and driving enterprise alignment through data-driven storytelling and strategic influence
Strong executive presence, financial acumen, and communication skills; capable of shaping and articulating strategies that bridge creativity, business outcomes, and value creation
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or Procurement certification preferred
Experience in global organizations and proficiency with Category Management, Ariba, and BI tools
Preferred
MBA or Procurement certification preferred
Benefits
Flexible work environment
Employee shares options
Health and life insurance
Company
PayPal
PayPal is a financial service company that provides online payment solutions to its users worldwide.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1144)
2024 (917)
2023 (775)
2022 (921)
2021 (1051)
2020 (1049)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$12.17BKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsBlueRun Ventures
2025-11-17Post Ipo Debt· $6.95B
2023-06-07Post Ipo Debt· $5B
2015-07-20IPO
Leadership Team
Simon Bladon
PayPal UK CEO
chaloem khompitoon
President & CEO
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