Levi Strauss & Co. · 1 month ago
Senior Manager, Global Marketing Procurement
HQ-Office, San Francisco, CA, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$133K/yr - $195K/yr
8+ years expLevi Strauss & Co. is a company that values individuality and impact. As a Senior Manager of Global Marketing Procurement, you will lead strategic sourcing initiatives to maximize value from the global marketing supplier base, ensuring alignment with company objectives and managing supplier relationships effectively.
ApparelFashionLifestyleRetail
Responsibilities
Lead the development and implementation of global sourcing strategies for Marketing, across subcategories such as Media, Creative AOR's, Production, and Market Research
Optimize the supplier base through tail spend management, supplier rationalization, and spend consolidation, balancing cost, quality, and new ideas
Partner with Marketing leadership and cross-functional teams to define sourcing strategies, identify market opportunities, and ensure transparency and partner alignment
Maintain ongoing engagement with partners to better understand business needs and address challenges
Manage a sourcing pipeline that supports both global and regional priorities
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and contracting standards, driving consistency across regions
Create preferred/compliant supplier mapping across all marketing categories
Develop direct reports, fostering both technical expertise and soft skills
Collaborate with regional procurement managers to align strategy and execution, integrating global priorities with local market objectives
Partner with internal partners to conduct regular supplier performance evaluations, including quarterly business reviews (QBRs)
Stay current on procurement best practices, technologies, and market trends relevant to marketing sourcing
Use advanced sourcing technologies, including e-auctions and RFX, to drive competitive advantage
Deliver savings reporting and status updates to Sourcing and Marketing leadership, tracking all initiatives in the central project management system
Be a trusted advisor to a diverse slate of internal partners, including Marketing Leadership, Finance, and Legal
Qualification
Required
8+ years of indirect category sourcing experience within Marketing
Marketing procurement expertise with knowledge of category relevant cost drivers, pricing models, negotiation levers, and KPI's used across media, production and creative services
Lead and influence cross-functional teams in a matrixed, global environment
Demonstrated expertise in managing complex negotiations, supplier relationships, and multiple priorities simultaneously
Creative problem solving, proposal development, and strategic decision-making
Ability to translate strategies into actionable plans, leading multiple high-impact initiatives
Deep understanding of end-to-end strategic sourcing processes and their application within the Marketing category
Benefits
401(k) matching
Paid leave
Health insurance
Product discounts
Company
Levi Strauss & Co.
Levi Strauss & Co. is a brand-name apparel company designs, markets, and sells jeans, casual and dress pants, jackets, skirts, and more.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (37)
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2020 (39)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$554.96M2025-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $554.96M
2019-03-20IPO
Leadership Team
Michelle Gass
CEO and President
Christopher Clark
SVP & CIO
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