Procurement Specialist - Marketing Category Job at Catapult Solutions Group, San Diego County, CA

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  • Catapult Solutions Group
  • San Diego County, CA

Job Description

About the Opportunity One of the world’s most admired employers is seeking a Procurement Specialist to lead strategic sourcing initiatives in the Marketing category as part of a 12-month contract opportunity. This role is critical to managing complex third-party spend and contracts that directly impact brand, growth, and global marketing operations. Ideal candidates will bring deep expertise in marketing procurement, contract lifecycle management, stakeholder alignment, and the use of data analytics to drive sourcing strategy. You’ll play a key role in supporting transformation efforts across procurement while optimizing value from marketing partners and programs. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end procurement activities across the U.S. Marketing category, including vendor selection, contracting, and negotiation Collaborate with internal stakeholders and legal teams to develop Statements of Work (SOWs) and manage the contract lifecycle Facilitate structured sourcing processes (RFPs, RFIs) and manage supplier evaluations using scorecards and stakeholder input Apply data analytics to optimize sourcing decisions and provide spend visibility using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Qlik Analyze marketing staffing plans, campaign objectives, and supplier proposals to guide procurement strategy Support global procurement collaboration, with light international exposure Actively contribute to procurement transformation efforts, including process automation, GenAI integration, and data governance initiatives What You Bring Minimum Qualifications ~7–10 years of sourcing/procurement experience, with specific expertise in Marketing categories ~ Strong experience in contract development and administration, including SOW creation and supplier performance terms ~ Comfortable translating complex data into business insights; able to use data visualization tools and procurement platforms (e.g., Coupa, Oracle)= ~ Skilled in stakeholder engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic communication ~ Ability to lead multiple projects in a fast-paced enterprise environment Preferred Experience Background in BPO, PR, SEO, digital media, or other marketing-related services Exposure to procurement transformation programs or new technology adoption Strong understanding of third-party spend optimization, vendor management, and sourcing best practices Prior experience working in a global setting or with international sourcing touchpoints STEM or analytics-related educational background is a plus Global sourcing experience or oversight of international vendor relationships is a plus

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