Qualcomm Senior Manager Procurement Marketing Services 

United States, California, San Diego 

777645482

Job Area:

Operations Group, Operations Group > Procurement

Qualcomm is seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Procurement to lead the category management for Marketing/Marketing Services, however the idea candidate will also bring experience within the Human Resources and/or Professional Services category. You'll keep a pulse on industry trends and business requirements and consult with the business to identify and deploy best practices in procurement, category management, and supplier management. You'll collaborate with various business groups across Marketing, including our internal global agency and cross-functional teams like FP&A, Legal, Risk, Contracts, and Compliance, to maximize company value, optimize the respective category’s budget, and mitigate risk. Ideal candidates are self-directed and eager to shape the procurement related future of:

• Creative advertising and brand content for Qualcomm’s products and services;

• Human Resources services (ie: benefits, etc);

• Professional Services (ie: Consulting, Audit, etc)

Roles & Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop multi-year global category plans aligned with Business and Indirect Procurement priorities

• Use current industry trends, data analysis, third-party supplier spends data and internal requirements to develop strategies that will proactively identify optimization opportunities to assist our Marketing Business Team to meet their goals

• As Category Lead, lead the development and execution of strategic sourcing plans and supplier spend management strategies, including handling of complex sourcing projects and contract negotiations that optimize value to the company

• Develop strong collaborative relationships with key business partners to understand their needs and become a trusted partner to strategically manage their spend and supplier relationships

• Establish supplier positioning and manage strategic relationships with key suppliers, including influencing their processes, resource decisions, performance management and policies to create mutually beneficial and sustainable partnerships

• Develop strong internal partnerships across Indirect Procurement, Finance, Operations, HR, Privacy and Legal teams and act as the collaborator to bring teams together and influence a Qualcomm-wide solution

• Maintain accurate and complete records, work with various business groups to simplify processes. Contribute to implementation, planning, and change management of process improvement initiatives across Indirect Procurement. Create the new different.

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and manage the remediation and resolution of sourcing issues and escalations. Provide regular communication and training on procurement processes and systems to stakeholders and suppliers.

• Act as procurement subject matter expert in consulting with the business to identify, develop and deploy best practice procurement, category management and supplier management.

• Strong knowledge/skillset pertaining to the development of accurate Statements of Work and/or other governing agreements.

• Ability to develop and maintain a collaborative relationship with the Contracts Team to ensure agreements follow Qualcomm legal protocol and business objectives/timelines are satisfied.

Knowledge & Skills

• Deep knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing and value chain, including contracts, demand management, sales & operations planning, procurement, order management, and logistics

• Experience and skill working with customers, including senior leadership

• Must be able to communicate effectively at executive and functional work levels

• Ability to create complex and multi-layered strategies within Indirect Procurement that aligns with corporate strategies and objectives over time

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, or related field.

• 8+ years of industry-specific experience in Procurement, Operations, or related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, supply chain, procurement, finance, management or related field

• 10+ Years of experience in Sourcing & Procurement for Marketing, Creative Marketing or Agency Operations for a brand/client side or related discipline

• Demonstrated success in sourcing, negotiating, and delivering complex contracts, with expert negotiation skills in both financial and business matters

• Experience using data analysis, industry trends, relevant data, and internal spend data to create strategies and identify optimization opportunities

• Proven track record of implementing category, strategic sourcing and process improvement initiatives

• History of building and leveraging relationships with business leaders and supplier executives to achieve business goals

• Previous experience driving change, managing conflict, encompassing diverse perspectives, decision-making, securing support, and building consensus to achieve goals

• Demonstrated experience exceeding the demands of various internal stakeholders across multiple business units and regions

• Experience using varying types of communication to effectively articulate complex ideas and strategies to C-level executives

• Experience working in a self-directed environment, maintaining a focus on teamwork and interpersonal communication

• Experience working in creative marketing or agency operations for a brand/client side

• Experience supporting global Marketing teams to build marketing business and staffing models

• Experience working at/with an advertising agency in creative, agency operations, or account management

• Experience developing and executing strategic sourcing category plans

• Experience with Human Resources and/or Professional Services categories

• Experience working in a high-growth, fast paced environment

• Understanding of various international markets and the experience managing and navigating the complexities of global sourcing strategies

• Familiarity with relevant software or technology used in sourcing and procurement

• High emotional intelligence with an ability to balance sustained levels of workload in a fast-paced environment; Exceptional communication skills are required

• Certifications or advanced degrees in procurement, supply chain management, or a related field

Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements regarding protection of Company confidential information and other confidential and/or proprietary information, to the extent those requirements are permissible under applicable law.

Pay range:

$139,500.00 - $209,500.00