At Bose Corporation we believe sound is the most powerful force on earth and for over 60 years we have been a company built on innovation excellence and independence. Privately owned fiercely customer-focused and driven by our values we continue to lead industries and transform lives through sound.

Today Bose Corporation is entering an exciting new era. Across multiple global Business Units and Global Functions we are shaping the future of audio technology automotive luxury and premium experiences. We invite you to join us in this transformation.

Job Description

The Strategic Sourcing Assoc Manager will support the Senior Category Manager in leading sourcing category management and supplier performance across the full spectrum of Marketing and Sales spend. This includes hands-on involvement with key marketing categories such as media creative production sponsorships experiential digital marketing localization content creation research and Martech. The role may also support Sales categories related to distribution partners and eCommerce operations.

Ideal candidates bring direct experience working within or supporting marketing organizations with exposure to multiple marketing disciplines and how they connect to business outcomes. Sales operations knowledgeespecially within distribution customer engagement or digital commerceis a valuable plus.

The position plays a critical role in optimizing how the organization invests across marketing and sales. By driving strategic sourcing elevating supplier performance and improving operational efficiency this role directly supports business growth brand impact and financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing Category Management

• Support end-to-end category strategies for all major marketing disciplines:
  • Media
  • Creative development and production
  • Sponsorships partnerships and experiential activation
  • Localization transcreation and content adaptation
  • Digital marketing social influencers and performance marketing
  • Marketing research insights and analytics
  • Marketing technology (Martech) platforms and services
• Assist in the development of sourcing strategies value frameworks and supplier recommendations.
• Evaluate scopes of work pricing models rate cards and performance-based compensation structures.
• Support cost optimization while protecting creativity brand consistency and speed-to-market.

Sales Category Support

• Assist in sourcing and managing suppliers supporting Sales functions including:
  • Support the development and execution of category strategies across Sales categories including:
  • Distribution and channel partners
  • Call centers customer service and customer engagement operations
  • eCommerce support (digital shelf site operations fulfillment partners)
  • Retail merchandising field sales support and activation services
  • Sales enablement technology and platforms
• Evaluate operating models staffing requirements SLA structures and quality performance.

Strategic Sourcing & Commercial Management

• Lead or support RFPs supplier evaluations negotiations and contract development.
• Conduct spend analysis and market assessments to identify opportunities for cost reduction and value creation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure sourcing strategies align with brand and commercial priorities.

Supplier & Performance Management

• Manage day-to-day supplier interactions across marketing and sales categories.
• Track performance against KPIs SLAs and contractual commitments.
• Support quarterly business reviews performance scorecards and continuous improvement initiatives.

Analytics Reporting & Governance

• Prepare dashboards spend reports savings tracking and executive summaries.
• Maintain category documentation contract files renewal calendars and procurement playbooks.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies finance requirements and business processes.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Work closely with Marketing Sales Finance and Legal teams to deliver aligned strategies and smooth project execution.
• Support change management related to procurement processes supplier transitions and new operating models.

Qualifications

Required

• 3-5 years of experience in procurement strategic sourcing marketing operations or related roles.
• Hands-on and demonstrable experience supporting multiple marketing categories (media creative sponsorships digital production or similar).
• Strong analytical and commercial skills with proficiency in Excel Power BI or similar tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.

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Our goal is to create an atmosphere where every candidate feels supported and empowered in the interviewing process. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success and we believe that providing reasonable accommodation is not only a legal obligation but also a fundamental aspect of our commitment to being an employer of choice. We recognize that individuals may have different needs and requirements based on their abilities and we provide reasonable accommodations to ensure ideal conditions are met during the application process.