Sr. Sourcing Manager, Marketing and Creative Services

At Shutterfly, we make life’s experiences unforgettable. We believe there is extraordinary power in the self-expression. That’s why our family of brands helps customers create products and capture moments that reflect who they uniquely are.

Role Overview

Shutterfly is looking for a strategic Sr. Sourcing Manager, Marketing and Creative Services, who will drive high-impact strategies enterprise-wide for stakeholders in Marketing, Merchandising, Direct Mail, Digital/Print Advertising, and Marketing Analytics — delivering measurable enterprise value by leading contract negotiations and driving stakeholder consensus.

Reporting to the Head of Indirect Procurement, a successful candidate will have: experience in best-practice procurement methods and business processes; deep data-driven analytical skills; and demonstrated success at building consensus, navigating in ambiguity, and developing deep relationships across disparate stakeholder groups.

Key Responsibilities

Own category strategy and contract negotiations across several categories of spend: Media, Agency, Print & Print Services, Events, Content Production, Marketing Professional Services, and Marketing Analytics. Design data-driven sourcing strategies that effectively address stakeholder objectives while balancing cost, speed, quality, and innovation. Lead supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract management (end to end) to ensure best-in-class procurement practices. Negotiate complex, global agreements focused on total value, negotiated savings (budgetary and avoidance), and market-reasonable terms. Use analytics and automation to enhance visibility and decision speed. Prepare RFQs, RFPs, bid documents, analyze and evaluate proposals, and administer the evaluation process. Counsel stakeholders on value engineering to drive cost containment and savings. Serve as trusted commercial advisor to senior leaders across Marketing, Merchandising, Digital/Print Advertising, and Marketing Analytics. Align sourcing strategies to enterprise goals for growth and margin. Develop organizational and team member capabilities, particularly in category management and strategic sourcing processes. Troubleshoot and resolve process issues impacting internal stakeholders. Manage and optimize strategic supplier relationships to drive innovation and accountability. Lead a high-performing team recognized for innovation and commercial excellence. Continuously expand your expertise of the vendor ecosystem by maintaining in-depth knowledge of the national vendor marketplace in the marketing categories Other duties as necessary and assigned.

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