Senior Manager, Global Strategic Sourcing (Marketing)

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As Senior Manager, Global Strategic Sourcing (Marketing), 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 AOR's, 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 KPI's 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 $132,900 - $194,900 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 plans, 401(k) matching, paid leave, health 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 employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.

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.

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