Highlights
This role leads strategic sourcing across Marketing spend categories, bringing deep marketing procurement expertise, working knowledge of facilities sourcing, and the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. This role serves as a strategic business partner to Marketing, Communications, and Facilities functions - driving value through sourcing strategy, supplier qualification, contract negotiation, and post-award administration.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Philadelphia, PA |
| Industry | Food and Beverage Production |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1936 |
| Website | https://www.aramark.com/ |
Description
Job Description
The Strategic Sourcing Manager - Marketing is a procurement professional responsible for the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle for Marketing-related categories, with secondary support for Facilities (~10% of scope). This role serves as a strategic business partner to Marketing, Communications, and Facilities functions - driving value through sourcing strategy, supplier qualification, contract negotiation, and post-award administration. The position operates within a matrix structure and requires a self-directed individual who can navigate complex organizational dynamics while delivering results.
Job Responsibilities
- This role leads strategic sourcing across Marketing spend categories, bringing deep marketing procurement expertise, working knowledge of facilities sourcing, and the ability to manage multiple complex initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. The Manager will assess supplier markets, identify cost-saving opportunities, and exercise sound judgment to influence outcomes without direct authority.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Marketing (Primary Focus - ~90%)
Lead strategic sourcing for Marketing categories: Marketing Services, Brand & Creative, Media & Advertising, and Digital Marketing Technology
Develop and execute RFx processes (RFP, RFQ, RFI) in partnership with Marketing, Legal, and Digital Technology stakeholders
Draft and negotiate complex contracts including agency-of-record agreements, media buys, MSAs, licensing agreements, pricing models, SLAs, and non-standard terms & conditions
Develop Statements of Work for marketing engagements; ensure alignment with business requirements and procurement standards
Manage creative and media agency relationships - including qualification, onboarding, performance evaluation, and renewals; assess vendor-proposed price increases and negotiate to secure value or offset escalation
Partner with Marketing leadership to align sourcing strategies with brand objectives, campaign timelines, and communications priorities
Support digital marketing technology procurement including SaaS platforms, analytics tools, and content management systems. Responsibility for tracking and reporting savings, cost avoidance, supplier performance, and value realization.
Facilities (~10%)
Support sourcing for Facilities categories including Facilities Management, Real Estate & Workplace Services, MRO, and related operational services
Partner with Facilities stakeholders to develop SOWs, execute sourcing events, and manage post-award contract activities
General
Ensure all procurement activities adhere to internal policies and Federal regulations; maintain compliance documentation across supported programs
Operate effectively within a matrix structure, influencing cross-functional stakeholders including Legal, Finance, Marketing, Operations, and executive leadership
Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain and contractual risk; build supplier relationships to drive continuous improvement and value realization
Prepare and present category strategies, sourcing recommendations, and performance reporting to leadership
At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field
4+ years of strategic sourcing/procurement experience with demonstrated expertise in Marketing categories
Direct experience sourcing Marketing Services, Creative & Brand, Media & Advertising, and/or Digital Marketing Technology
3-5 years of proven ability to develop SOWs and MSAs, lead RFx events, and negotiate complex commercial contracts; experience partnering with Legal to progress redlines and drive timely resolution
Strong business acumen with analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills; ability to manage multiple priorities independently
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to present effectively at all organizational levels and with external suppliers
High degree of professionalism, integrity, and sound business judgment
Preferred
MBA or advanced degree
Working knowledge of Facilities procurement (facility management, real estate, workplace services)
Experience with procurement systems and contract management platforms
ISM CPSM or equivalent procurement certification
Travel
Minimal; as needed to support business requirements.
This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective equipment (PPE).
Benefits
BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, click here Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation.
There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the California Fair Chance Act, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance to the extent that those laws apply to the opportunity.
About Aramark
Our Mission
Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.
At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.
About Aramark
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what youre pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
About Company
We focus on enriching and nourishing the lives of millions all over the world, providing a wide range of services—food, facilities and uniforms—to a diverse group of clients in 19 countries. We serve world champion sports teams, Fortune 500 companies, state-of-the-art healthcare providers and the world’s leading educational institutions. And every day, we dream of ways to do it better through our commitment to innovation and our passion for excellent customer service.
Innovation inspired by you
The better we know the people we serve, the greater the experiences we can develop. Whether it’s food service, facilities or uniforms, our proprietary programs allow us to understand the wants and needs of our audiences.
Armed with that knowledge, our Service Stars spring into action, combining insights and ingenuity to deliver moments that make a difference. These innovations could be game-changing campus transformations. Or a simpler, quicker way for you to access condiments at the ballpark. In any case, our innovations help create experiences that make an impact.
Beyond great service
Another key part of what makes us different is something we call service excellence.
To us, service excellence isn’t just about providing great customer service. It also means using time-tested practices and proven processes to get it right every day, everywhere, in everything that we do. And it's also about striking the perfect balance between doing something well over and over again and being responsive enough to the changing needs of clients and customers. It’s being open to the continuing cycle of innovation. Excellent, but never satisfied. Process-driven, but never locked in place.
We never stop thinking of new, better ways to get it right when our people impact the lives of clients and consumers every day.
Our people make all the difference—we make sure of it
Our commitment to hiring, training and rewarding the right people ensures that our employees are more than just hard workers. They’re Service Stars, and that means they can be counted on to go above and beyond, every single day.
We understand that many times our people are literally the face of your business. That’s why all 270,000 Service Stars receive continual access to professional development and proprietary skills training.
The bottom line is this: when you work with Aramark, you can be confident you’ll be collaborating with the right people with the right skills and the right attitude. That’s true whether it’s for strategic expertise, operational excellence or just serving a morning coffee. That’s our commitment as trusted partners and Service Stars. That’s the Aramark way.