Director, Strategic Sourcing - Marketing and Events - CA, Santa Clara, United States
Non-Engineering
$240,000 - $379,500 USD yearly
Originally posted 6 October 2026 by the employer.
About the role
This role is responsible for strategic sourcing for all events and marketing needs within the Indirect Procurement Organization. The Director will develop and implement category strategies for marketing services and events production.
What you'll do
- Lead development and implementation of category strategies to optimize vendor relationships and drive cost savings.
- Develop a global supplier catalog for Marketing and Events categories including Full Service Event Agencies, Booth Design and Build, Exhibit Agency, Broadcasting and AV, Event Registration, Print, Merchandising, Staffing, and Venue Sourcing.
- Deliver hands-on end-to-end sourcing services to the business.
- Collaborate, influence, and gain consensus by delivering compelling presentations that translate analytics to actionable strategies.
- Support the Director of Procurement, and explore Professional Services including Consulting, Managed Services, and Staff Augmentation.
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, Marketing, or a related field.
- 15+ overall years of professional business experience.
- 5+ years of leadership experience.
- Proven expertise sourcing with RFx process in marketing and events category in a hi-tech environment at a global scale.
- Proven project management and strong consulting skills.
- Strong category strategy development and a record of execution excellence.