Purchasing Lead – Strategic Sourcing for Marketing & IT Spend

Dearborn, Michigan | Hybrid (in office Tuesday to Thursday) | Full-Time | Direct Hire | Senior Level

MaxIT Consulting – Max Corporate Group is seeking a Purchasing Lead to own the strategic sourcing function of a growing digital marketing company in Dearborn, Michigan.

You will lead end-to-end sourcing of software, services and products, with a focus on marketing, advertising and technology spend, securing high-quality suppliers and favorable commercial terms while reducing cost and risk.

THE CHALLENGE

The company buys a wide range of marketing and IT services, from media and digital advertising to consulting, staff augmentation and software. It needs a sourcing leader who can build the right strategy for each category, run sourcing events, negotiate strong contracts and clearly explain the total cost of ownership to the business.

The role is highly cross-functional: you will partner with Legal, Finance, Security and Privacy, and present sourcing strategies and supplier recommendations to VP-level stakeholders and above.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and continuously improve the strategic sourcing program, its policies and procedures, and drive its adoption across the organization.
• Manage assigned indirect spend categories (marketing, advertising, media, research and analytics, PR, digital, web design, consulting, staff augmentation and software) to deliver annual cost savings and cost avoidance.
• Run sourcing events and negotiate contracts with favorable terms and conditions, working with the Legal team to finalize agreements.
• Perform financial analysis, especially Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), and document all savings achieved.
• Lead supplier due diligence and supplier management, including assessments with the Security and Privacy teams.
• Create benchmarks to measure competitive rates and performance against business objectives, and monitor market conditions.
• Present concise sourcing strategies, supplier recommendations, analyses and risks to VP-level stakeholders.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools to improve the efficiency, accuracy and quality of sourcing work.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• 5+ years of strategic sourcing experience with marketing- and IT-related spend (advertising, media, market research and analytics, PR, digital, web design, promotional materials, consulting, staff augmentation or software).
• 5+ years of contract negotiation experience.
• 4+ years formulating strategies and driving initiatives.
• 4+ years of experience in the digital media, advertising and marketing industries.
• Experience with contract management systems, ERP systems and sourcing workflow tools (such as Gatekeeper or NetSuite).
• Demonstrated fluency with AI-enabled tools and an understanding of their appropriate use and limitations.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience developing and implementing sourcing methodologies.
• An MBA and/or a degree in Finance.

POSITION DETAILS

Work arrangement: Hybrid in Dearborn, Michigan, in the office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday

Schedule: Full-Time

Employment type: Direct Hire (permanent position)

Seniority: Senior (5+ years of experience)

Location: Dearborn, Michigan

Relocation: Relocation assistance is not available.

Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance and a 401(k) plan.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Please indicate whether you will require visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

HOW TO APPLY

If you enjoy turning sourcing strategy into real savings and strong supplier partnerships, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply through this platform with your updated resume, your expected gross annual salary, your availability to start and your current location.