Director Strategic Sourcing - Marketing

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THE JOB:
 

Director of Strategic Sourcing – Marketing will lead enterprise-wide sourcing strategies across our marketing procurement categories. As MGM continues to expand its digital footprint, this leader will drive sourcing initiatives that leverage enterprise buying power, optimize supplier performance, and deliver cost savings, innovation, and value across multiple business units.

This role will oversee strategic sourcing for both emerging and traditional marketing categories, including digital media, commerce media, influencer partnerships, social platforms, data clean rooms, PR, Agency of Record (AOR) relationships, and digital asset sales.

The Director will partner closely with Marketing and cross-functional stakeholders to develop category strategies, negotiate complex agreements, manage supplier relationships, and ensure alignment with business objectives. The scope of responsibility includes leading enterprise shared sourcing initiatives, coordinating sourcing activities across departments, and managing marketing-related spend.

THE DAY-TO-DAY:

• Develop and implement shared sourcing strategies that optimize cost, quality, and supplier innovation.
• Lead cross-functional sourcing teams to execute RFx, negotiate contracts, and manage supplier relationships.
• Coordinate with business unit leaders to balance enterprise-wide sourcing benefits with specific operational requirements.
• Identify and implement opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and process improvement in sourcing activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to drive collaboration, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a liaison between business units and suppliers, ensuring alignment of expectations and delivery of agreed-upon outcomes.
• Facilitate communication and conflict resolution among stakeholders to promote sourcing excellence.
• Enhance sourcing tools, templates, and reporting to improve efficiency and transparency.
• Ensure sourcing processes comply with corporate policies, legal requirements, and industry best practices.
• Utilize data analytics and market intelligence to support sourcing decisions and measure performance.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field and brings 8+ years of progressive sourcing and procurement experience. They have a proven track record of leading enterprise-wide sourcing initiatives, driving measurable business results, and delivering operational excellence.
• They are a collaborative leader who effectively partners with stakeholders across multiple business units, influences decision-making at all levels, and successfully manages cross-functional teams. Their expertise includes strategic sourcing methodologies, supplier negotiations, spend analysis, and leveraging data-driven insights to optimize procurement outcomes.
• The successful candidate is highly analytical, results-oriented, and proficient with procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, or Oracle. They possess exceptional communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills, enabling them to develop strong supplier partnerships while advancing organizational objectives.

THE PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Comprehensive wellness programs designed to support employees’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Exclusive access to company-sponsored discounts across hospitality, dining, retail, entertainment, travel, technology, and a wide range of partner offerings.
• Complimentary parking both during and outside of scheduled work hours.
• Competitive health, wellness, and income protection benefits for eligible employees.
• Ongoing professional growth and career development through leadership programs, learning opportunities, strategic networking, and community engagement initiatives.

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