Job Description

This position oversees the Marketing strategic sourcing and management process of services, agencies, and vendors. Responsibilities may include developing sourcing strategies, executing sourcing strategies, monitoring market movements, negotiating agreements, working with a broad base of business groups, and resolving issues with vendors. Position will work closely with the Sourcing Director and Marketing department supporting more strategic, complex, or specialized categories.

This position is not hybrid/remote and will be based at our Global Headquarters is located in Cleveland, OH.

Because this role involves access to confidential financial information, the Company has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and to provide similar protections for its clients and potential investments.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• With direction from Sourcing Director, develop and implement sourcing strategies and plans for Marketing categories.

• Develop, issue and analyze RFP’s assigned to Marketing categories directed by Sourcing Director.

• Communicate with stakeholders sourcing strategies, pricing, and market conditions impacting services.

• Support Marketing’s strategy and requirements.

• Identify and develop new agency/vendors.

• Ensure uninterrupted services and maintain agency/vendor relationships.

• Work with Sourcing Director to negotiate and implement sourcing agreements/contracts which help to increase service assurance, reduce risk and improve Sherwin-Williams’ competitive position in the market.

• Forecast pricing on assigned Marketing categories to provide top management with key information for determining future pricing and budgetary impacts.

• Management of established pricing (verification, resolution of discrepancies, etc.).

• With assistance from Sourcing Director, negotiate and resolve any claims or disputes concerning a agency/vendor’s performance on Marketing categories managed.

• With assistance from Sourcing Director, develop written Marketing category strategies and ways of working.

• Develop and implement cost savings projects and initiatives for Marketing categories.

• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure strategy alignment with total cost and assured service.

• Ensure compliance with department policies, procedures and applicable laws, rules and regulations.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, Marketing,
• 2+ years of Sourcing, Supply Chain, or Marketing
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access)
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age

Preferred:

• 4+ years successful Sourcing, Supply Chain, Marketing, or related experience is desirable.
• Experience with cost savings, contract negotiation and security of supply.
• Experience with COUPA

Travel: 10%

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities
It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible

At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.  All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Sherwin-Williams requests state and local employment services delivery systems to provide priority referral of Protected Veterans.

Please be aware, Sherwin-Williams recruiting team members will never request a candidate to provide a payment, ask for financial information, or sensitive personal information like national identification numbers, date of birth, or bank account numbers during the application process.