🤝 Senior Sourcing Manager Marketing – Globaler Einkauf & Wertschöpfung bei Zalando SE in Berlin

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

Step into a pivotal position within Zalando's global Procurement organisation, where you will shape sourcing strategies for Media, Marketing, and Content Services across the entire group. You will own end-to-end procurement strategies, lead high-stakes negotiations with agency and tech partners, and deliver measurable commercial value through data-driven decision-making.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

• Develop and scale global sourcing strategies across Creative & Design Agencies, Marketing Tools, and Research to optimize spend and streamline vendor rosters toward preferred partners.
• Build standardized commercial models including rate cards, tiered pricing, usage rights, and SaaS licensing structures for strategic and tactical partners.
• Run complex tenders and commercial negotiations independently, structuring MSAs, SoWs, and SLAs alongside Legal to mitigate scope creep and delivery risks.
• Lead Supplier Relationship Management across your portfolio, establishing evaluation frameworks and joint KPIs for continuous value creation.
• Analyze marketing budgets and spend data to deliver clear cost-savings and cost-avoidance metrics to leadership.
• Track market trends, agency fee benchmarks, and emerging AI-driven creative tools to leverage modern commercial mechanics in negotiations.
• Act as a trusted procurement partner to Marketing Directors, Design Leads, Legal, and Finance, translating marketing goals into structured initiatives.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Degree in Business Administration, Economics, Marketing, or a related field with 4+ years in Marketing Procurement or Agency deal desk.
• Solid understanding of creative & design production, marketing tooling, and research providers.
• Proven track record in sourcing projects, complex negotiations, contract optimisation, and marketing partnership management.
• Strong analytical capabilities with a history of achieving cost savings and process efficiencies in specific spend categories.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and full professional proficiency in English.

WHAT ZALANDO OFFERS

• 27 days holiday (up to 30 with tenure) plus 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week
• Work from abroad up to 30 working days a year
• Employee shares program
• 40% off Zalando fashion & beauty, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, plus external partner discounts
• Relocation assistance, family services, health & wellbeing options, and mental health coaching

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

Zalando thrives on diversity and actively seeks talent from all backgrounds. If you believe you have what it takes, apply even if you don't meet every single requirement – you may be the right candidate for this or other roles. We focus on your qualifications, skills, and contributions, and we ask that you refrain from including personal details such as photo, age, or marital status in your CV to ensure a fair evaluation.