Sourcing Manager - London, United Kingdom - Expedia, Inc.

Description

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Expedia has an opportunity for a Sourcing Manager to join our global marketing procurement team. By building positive relationships with the marketing teams, you will be responsible for procurement of marketing services such as media, creative, social and market research supporting Expedia brands and the marketing teams globally.

Using your procurement experience, and leveraging your category knowledge, you will work directly with the marketing teams at all levels of Expedia. In this role, you will be expected to develop & deliver an effective procurement strategy and conduct activities such as RFP's, effective negotiations of commercials & agreements, and ongoing vendor management to deliver continuous savings, performance & process improvement for the Marketing and Brands teams. Come join Expedia and help power global travel for everyone, everywhere

What you'll do:

Act as a trusted adviser, and subject matter expert, leading marketing sourcing and procurement projects. These projects often involve working across multiple products and brands, as well as multiple geographies, to develop one Expedia solution wherever possible

Lead and own a full range of projects from transactional to complex, spanning all types of marketing services across Expedia Brands with a focus on production and creative services

For individual procurement projects, build, communicate, and implement work plans and timelines. Identify the required supporting efforts, dependencies, or barriers, as well as track and report on progress/issues

Deliver sustainable value by leading negotiations with vendors on the scope of work, commercials & contract, which will involve working with legal, finance, tax and other internal departments

Be a strategic partner to Marketing teams throughout the sourcing process

Build and maintain vendor relationships to maximize value and to deliver a best-in-class supply chain across multiple marketing spend categories

Support the continuous development and evolution of a marketing vendor database, using vendors data to drive efficiencies and effective vendor management

Act as the point of contact for critical issues to both our marketing teams and other areas such as legal, finance, tax, audit

Partner with marketing teams to build, moderate to complex service requirements and scope, assist with identifying vendors, manage the entire RFx process, provide vendor evaluation framework and recommendations on vendor selection

Draft and redline commercial components of master purchasing and service contracts, statements of work, and software as a service and licensing agreements

Who you are:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field; or equivalent related professional experience

Have a comprehensive understanding of the marketing procurement categories

Essential knowledge of core procurement fundamentals with a marketing focus

Great teammate and able to work independently while prioritizing their own time and work

Strong communication skills; written, verbal and interpersonal

Ideally, you are experienced in working in a global business with multiple brands

Experience of redlining contracts and general familiarity with key contract terms is essential

A leader in establishing and maintaining business partner relationships, including influencing skills are essential and rising to the challenge when looking after demanding business partners

Capable of working with abstract concepts and presenting simply and clearly to others

Strong problem-solving, lateral thinking, project management, planning organizational and interpersonal skills

Driven by financial targets and value creation

Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite

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About Expedia Group

Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) powers travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia, , Expedia Partner Solutions, Vrbo, trivago, Orbitz, Travelocity, Hotwire, Wotif, ebookers, CheapTickets, Expedia Group Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert, , and Expedia Cruises.

Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group's Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you're confident who the recipient is. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or any other messaging tools to individuals to whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is The official website to find and apply for job openings at Expedia Group is .

Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

If you need assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request form . This form is used only by individuals with disabilities who require assistance or adjustments in applying and interviewing for a job. This form is not for inquiring about a position or the status of an application.

Sourcing Manager - Marketing Procurement

Expedia has an opportunity for a Sourcing Manager to join our global marketing procurement team. By building positive relationships with the marketing teams, you will be responsible for procurement of marketing services such as media, creative, social and market research supporting Expedia brands and the marketing teams globally.

Using your procurement experience, and leveraging your category knowledge, you will work directly with the marketing teams at all levels of Expedia. In this role, you will be expected to develop & deliver an effective procurement strategy and conduct activities such as RFP's, effective negotiations of commercials & agreements, and ongoing vendor management to deliver continuous savings, performance & process improvement for the Marketing and Brands teams. Come join Expedia and help power global travel for everyone, everywhere

What you'll do:

• Act as a trusted adviser, and subject matter expert, leading marketing sourcing and procurement projects. These projects often involve working across multiple products and brands, as well as multiple geographies, to develop one Expedia solution wherever possible
• Lead and own a full range of projects from transactional to complex, spanning all types of marketing services across Expedia Brands with a focus on production and creative services
• For individual procurement projects, build, communicate, and implement work plans and timelines. Identify the required supporting efforts, dependencies, or barriers, as well as track and report on progress/issues
• Deliver sustainable value by leading negotiations with vendors on the scope of work, commercials & contract, which will involve working with legal, finance, tax and other internal departments
• Be a strategic partner to Marketing teams throughout the sourcing process
• Build and maintain vendor relationships to maximize value and to deliver a best-in-class supply chain across multiple marketing spend categories
• Support the continuous development and evolution of a marketing vendor database, using vendors data to drive efficiencies and effective vendor management
• Act as the point of contact for critical issues to both our marketing teams and other areas such as legal, finance, tax, audit
• Partner with marketing teams to build, moderate to complex service requirements and scope, assist with identifying vendors, manage the entire RFx process, provide vendor evaluation framework and recommendations on vendor selection
• Draft and redline commercial components of master purchasing and service contracts, statements of work, and software as a service and licensing agreements

Who you are:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field; or equivalent related professional experience
• Have a comprehensive understanding of the marketing procurement categories
• Essential knowledge of core procurement fundamentals with a marketing focus
• Great teammate and able to work independently while prioritizing their own time and work
• Strong communication skills; written, verbal and interpersonal
• Ideally, you are experienced in working in a global business with multiple brands
• Experience of redlining contracts and general familiarity with key contract terms is essential
• A leader in establishing and maintaining business partner relationships, including influencing skills are essential and rising to the challenge when looking after demanding business partners
• Capable of working with abstract concepts and presenting simply and clearly to others
• Strong problem-solving, lateral thinking, project management, planning organizational and interpersonal skills
• Driven by financial targets and value creation
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite

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About Expedia Group

Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) powers travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia, , Expedia Partner Solutions, Vrbo, trivago, Orbitz, Travelocity, Hotwire, Wotif, ebookers, CheapTickets, Expedia Group Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert, , and Expedia Cruises.

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Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group's Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you're confident who the recipient is. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or any other messaging tools to individuals to whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is The official website to find and apply for job openings at Expedia Group is .

Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

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At Expedia Group, we're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities. If you require an accommodation or adjustment for any part of the application or hiring process, please let us know by completing our Accommodation Request form.

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