Manager, Strategic Sourcing Indirect Categories

Manager, Strategic Sourcing- Indirect Categories College Board - Finance Location: This is a remote role. Candidates who live near CB offices have the option of being fully remote or hybrid (Tuesday and Wednesday in office). All CB employees are required to occasionally travel to meet in person for business purposes. Role Type: This is a full-time position About the Team The Strategic Sourcing team is a dynamic, collaborative group that partners with leaders across the organization to drive decisions that maximize value and impact. We combine market insight, strong supplier relationships, and strategic sourcing practices to ensure every dollar we spend advances the College Board's mission. Our work strengthens operations, promotes sustainability, and ensures that the organization's resources are used thoughtfully and effectively in service of students everywhere. The Strategic Sourcing team at College Board is embarking on an exciting transformation, shifting from transactional procurement to a model centered on strategic engagement. This role will join a team of sourcing leaders dedicated to delivering meaningful, measurable value to the organization, directly supporting our mission and the students we serve. About the Opportunity The Manager, Strategic Sourcing- Indirect Categories will lead enterprise-wide procurement initiatives, supplier relationship management, and contract management activities across multiple categories of spend.In this role, youwill develop and implement sourcing strategies, conduct market and supplier research, manage RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, oversee supplier evaluation and selection, and drive contract negotiations. Youwill work withinthe Strategic Sourcing team and willbe responsible fordeveloping and executing sourcing strategies for Marketing and Professional Services related products and services (e.g. Advertising & Media Buying, Creative & Content Services, Print & Production Services, Consulting Services, Legal & Advisory Services). This role also supports enterprise-wide AI Technology initiatives and ensures that the College Board obtains the best value while mitigating risk andmaintainingcompliance with security standards. Youwillalsopartner closely with cross-functional stakeholders including Engagement and Reach and Global Policy and External Relations,as well as partnersin GovernanceRisk and Compliance, Legal, Finance, and suppliersto align sourcing strategies with organizational goals, mitigate risk, manage supplierrelationshipsand ensure compliance with policies and regulations. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to foster supplier and stakeholder partnerships that drive measurable value toCollegeBoard. In this role, you will: Strategic Sourcing & Category Management(70%) Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies tooptimizespend, reduce risk, and enhance value in alignmentwith organizationalobjectives. Identify, evaluate, and make recommendations on selection of suppliers and Marketing & Professional Services related products and services. Understand the current supplier landscape andidentifyopportunities toconsolidatedemand and drive cost savings whilemaintainingservice quality. Proactively update sourcing strategies based on market analysis and risk assessment, aligning with organizational goals and industry trends Supplier & Contract Management(15%) Lead supplierselection, performance management, and relationship development in partnership with internal stakeholders. Lead negotiations of commercial terms, service-level agreements (SLAs), and licensing models to achieve favorable cost, risk, and performance outcomes. Partner with Legal,GRCand Information Security teams to ensure all security and business term requirements are included in contracts. Manage ongoing supplier relationships, performance reviews, and escalation processes. Data & Process Excellence (10%) Gather and analyze spend data to ben hmark andidentifyopportunities f