Category Sourcing Manager - Marketing (Indirect Sourcing)

About the Role

Starbucks is seeking a Category Sourcing Manager in Marketing who will build strong partnerships with marketing teams to help develop sourcing strategies aligned with business goals. This leadership role involves delivering sourcing solutions that add value, leveraging deep marketing procurement expertise to lead complex projects, and fostering proactive risk management in agency and commercial relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain solid relationships with marketing teams to understand their strategies and needs.
• Design and implement sourcing strategies and processes that maximize value and support Starbucks' business objectives.
• Lead evaluations of agencies, media partners, and public relations vendors to ensure strategic alignment.
• Utilize market insights and problem-solving to enhance working methods, build supplier relationships, and improve outcomes.
• Manage agency and commercial risks by collaborating with stakeholders to identify challenges and achieve balanced, sustainable results.

Preferred Experience and Skills

• Demonstrated experience working with various agency types, media, and public relations.
• Proficient in conducting detailed agency and media evaluations.
• Strong understanding of the dynamic media environment, particularly social media growth and trends.

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for partners and their families.
• Access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, and family expansion reimbursements.
• Paid vacation starting from date of hire, sick leave accruing at 1 hour per 25 hours worked, eight paid holidays, and two personal days annually.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, discounted stock purchase program (S.I.P.), the Bean Stock equity program, incentivized emergency savings, and financial wellness tools.
• Full tuition coverage for a first bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program under the Starbucks College Achievement Plan.
• Additional educational resources, backup care, and DACA reimbursement.
• Vacation accruals vary by state, with specific maximum hours for roles below and above director level.

Additional Information

Starbucks bases compensation on multiple factors including knowledge, skills, experience, location, and internal equity. Hiring at the top salary range is uncommon and dependent on individual circumstances.

The role demands onsite presence four days per week to foster collaboration.

Starbucks is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair consideration without regard to protected characteristics and complies with laws related to disability accommodations and criminal history employment practices.