Senior Manager, Global Marketing Procurement

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As Senior Manager Global Marketing Procurement you will lead the way in maximizing value from Levi Strauss & Co.s global marketing supplier base directly supporting company objectives through strategic sourcing across Marketing and its subcategories. You will own development and execution of complex category strategies manages supplier relationships and drives spend optimization ensuring close alignment with key stakeholders and the achievement of annual savings targets.

About the Job

Lead the development and implementation of global sourcing strategies for Marketing across subcategories such as Media Creative AORs 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

You report to the Senior Director Global Strategic Sourcing.

About You

8 years of indirect category sourcing experience within Marketing

Marketing procurement expertise with knowledge of category relevant cost drivers pricing models negotiation levers and KPIs 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.

This is a hybrid work schedule based in our San Francisco CA headquarters. You will be expected in office 3 days per week typically Tuesday-Thursday. Note time in office can vary depending on business needs.

The expected starting salary range for this role is $132900 - $194900 per year . We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education qualifications performance and business needs.

Levi Strauss & Co. ( LS&Co .) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay incentive plans401(k) matchingpaid leavehealth insurance product discounts and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy meet your financial goals and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request. Read more about our benefits here .

LS&Co . is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity welcome and value people from diverse cultures backgrounds and experiences to make LS&Co . a collective success.

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EOE M / F / Disability / Vets

LOCATION

San Francisco CA USA

FULL TIME / PART TIME

Full time

FILL DATE

This position is expected to be filled by 02 / 22 / 2026.

Current LS&Co Employees apply via your Workday account.

Required Experience :

Senior Manager

Key Skills

Financial,AXA,Horticulture,Market Research,Chemistry

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 132900 - 194900