PayPal Manager Strategic Sourcing 

France, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 

997636679

This job serves as a sophisticated thought partner, identifying issues and recommending best practices to improve procurement processes. They lead functional projects and programs, conducting thorough analyses of market trends and supplier capabilities. This role collaborates with stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives and develops strategies for risk mitigation in procurement activities.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with PayPal's strategic goals and objectives.
• Manage the procurement process for goods and services, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality.
• Conduct category and supplier analysis to identify opportunities for cost savings and performance improvement.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure favorable terms and conditions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure sourcing strategies meet business needs.
• Monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with agreements and quality standards.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support continuous improvement.
• Identify and evaluate potential vendors, ensuring they meet PayPal's standards.
• Implement best practices in procurement processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Prepare and present sourcing reports and recommendations to management, providing insights and analysis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, sales, supply chain, procurement, finance, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in strategicsourcing/procurement,with direct experience supporting marketing, sales, and related categories (such as merchandising, POS, shopper marketing, PR, media, creative, production, customer data, promotions).
• Demonstrated success negotiating contracts for marketing or sales services, including agencies, data providers, and event organizers.

Functional & Technical Skills

• Deep expertise in category management for marketing and sales spend (e.g., advertising, creative services, sales enablement tools, promotional materials).
• Strong ability to analyze spend, market trends, consumer data, and supplier dynamics to inform sourcing strategies for sales/marketing initiatives.
• Proficiency in procurement/sourcing and CRM software used by marketing and sales teams.
• Knowledge of compliance standards for marketing and sales vendors, such as creative rights, data privacy, and digital media regulations.

Business & Leadership Skills

• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, finance, legal, supply chain, and executive teams to align sourcing and supplier selection with strategic commercial objectives.
• Experience leading negotiations on pricing, service, and quality, with a focus on maximizing ROI for campaigns and sales programs.
• Capable of driving process improvements, and delivering measurable cost savings and innovation in the marketing/sales procurement space.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and change management abilities, especially with senior sales and marketing leaders.

Strategic & Industry-Specific Capabilities

• Expertise building and optimizing supplier relationships with marketing agencies, media partners, promo vendors, sales enablement providers, and data platforms.
• Skilled at scenario modeling and risk management considering seasonality and campaign lifecycle needs.
• Demonstrated ability to create and manage sourcing strategies for specific marketing/sales initiatives—such as product launches, event sponsorships, channel promotions, influencer campaigns, and analytics tools.
• Ability to provide rigorous analysis of spend data and market trends to prioritize and launch sourcing initiatives that support key sales and marketing goals.

Travel Percent:

The total compensation for this practice may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable), equity, and medical, dental, vision, and other benefits. For more information, visit .

The US national annual pay range for this role is $94,000 to $156,200

Our Benefits:

Any general requests for consideration of your skills, please