• Plans and implements activities related to the procurement of raw materials, goods and services • Compiles and analyzes statistical data to determine feasibility of buying products and to establish price objectives • Approves and qualifies vendors, obtains quotes, examines bids and makes awards • Follows up on all awards through completion of order • Negotiates with suppliers and analyzes suppliers’ operations to determine factors that affect prices and to determine lowest cost consistent with quality, reliability, and ability to meet required schedules • Reviews proposals, negotiates prices, selects or recommends suppliers, analyzes trends, and maintains necessary records • May prepare request for proposals (RFP) and bid packages • Negotiates and settles with suppliers regarding damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes • Follows applicable anti-corruption ethics, laws, and regulations.

• Manage complex procurements and projects in support of Government Programs • Oversee multiple Government procurements focusing on highly visible/complex suppliers • Communicate within and outside of the organization to influence changes to practices • Perform price/cost analysis and provide proposal support • Achieve cooperation on policies with internal and external customers

• The Procurement Specialist is responsible for managing the enterprise Purchasing Card (P-Card) Program and executing procurement activities for moderate to high complexity goods and services. • This role supports business units across the organization, with a primary focus on IT-related purchases, while ensuring strong supplier management, data integrity, and compliance with procurement policies. • This position requires the ability to translate business requirements into sourcing solutions, negotiate pricing, mitigate risk, and deliver the best value. • The role combines transactional procurement execution with analytical problem solving, supplier coordination, and cross-functional collaboration. • The Procurement Specialist operates with moderate independence, exercises judgment within established guidelines, and contributes to continuous improvement of procurement processes and systems.

Role Description The Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing- Marketing and Shared Services will lead enterprise-wide procurement initiatives, supplier relationship management, and contract management activities across multiple categories of spend. In this role, you will: - Develop and implement sourcing strategies. - Conduct market and supplier research. - Manage RFI/RFP/RFQ processes. - Oversee supplier evaluation and selection. - Drive contract negotiations. You will work within the Strategic Sourcing team and will be responsible for developing 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 and maintaining compliance with security standards. You will also partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders including Engagement and Reach and Global Policy and External Relations, as well as partners in Governance Risk and Compliance, Legal, Finance, and suppliers to align sourcing strategies with organizational goals, mitigate risk, manage supplier relationships and 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 to College Board. - Strategic Sourcing & Category Management (70%) - Lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies to optimize spend, reduce risk, and enhance value in alignment with organizational objectives. - Identify, evaluate, and make recommendations on selection of suppliers and Marketing & Professional Services related products and services. - Understand the current supplier landscape and identify opportunities to consolidate demand and drive cost savings while maintaining service quality. - Proactively update sourcing strategies based on market analysis and risk assessment, aligning with organizational goals and industry trends. - Supplier & Contract Management (15%) - Lead supplier selection, 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, GRC and 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 benchmark and identify opportunities for savings and efficiency. - Create category specific cost models, including TCO analyses, to support data driven sourcing recommendations and track impact against organizational goals and metrics. - Adopt and leverage existing Procurement tools and platforms, as well as enterprise AI tools, to deliver value driven insights and recommendations. - Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration (5%) - Proactively engage with stakeholders to understand their goals and planned initiatives, translating insights into category sourcing strategies that anticipate needs, align with enterprise objectives, and deliver strategic value. - Serve as a trusted advisor to business units on category related procurement and sourcing matters, delivering market insights, improving supplier performance, and ensuring contract and policy compliance. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree required. - 7+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supplier management, with at least 4 years focused on Marketing & Professional Services category (e.g. Advertising & Media Buying, Creative & Content Services, Print & Production Services, Consulting Services, Legal & Advisory Services sourcing). - Demonstrated experience negotiating high-value, complex technology contracts. - Familiarity with ERP systems, supplier management systems, and contract lifecycle management tools. - CPSM, PMP, Lean/Six Sigma, or ISM certification preferred. - Strong knowledge of Marketing & Professional Services sourcing categories (e.g. Advertising & Media Buying, Creative & Content Services, Print & Production Services, Consulting Services, Legal & Advisory Services) including suppliers, market trends, and regulatory landscape. - Strong analytical, financial, and strategic problem-solving skills, including ability to deliver data-based insights to support strategic recommendations. - Excellent communication and presentation abilities, with experience influencing senior stakeholders. - Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships across diverse teams. - High level of integrity, initiative, curiosity, and organization. - Comfort with fast-paced, cross-functional mission-driven environments. Requirements - A passion for expanding educational and career opportunities and mission-driven work. - Authorization to work in the United States for any employer. - Curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging technologies, with a willingness to experiment with and adopt new AI-driven solutions and a comfort learning and applying new digital tools independently and proactively. - Clear and concise communication skills, written and verbal. - A learner's mindset and a commitment to growth: welcoming diverse perspectives, giving and receiving timely, respectful feedback, and continuously improving through iterative learning and user input. - A drive for impact and excellence: solving complex problems, making data-informed decisions, prioritizing what matters most, and continuously improving through learning, user input, and external benchmarking. - A collaborative and empathetic approach: working across differences, fostering trust, and contributing to a culture of shared success. Benefits - At College Board, we offer more than just a paycheck—we provide a meaningful career, a supportive team, and a comprehensive package designed to help you thrive. - We’re a self-sustaining nonprofit that believes in fair and competitive compensation, grounded in your qualifications, experience, impact, and the market. - The hiring range for this role is $85,000–$125,000/year. - We adjust salaries by location to ensure fairness, no matter where you live. - Open, transparent conversations about compensation, benefits, and what it’s like to work at College Board throughout your hiring process.