Procurement / Sourcing Manager (Marketing Production & Activation)

Tag is a global leader in marketing execution and content production, helping brands deliver impactful creative, content, and production solutions at scale. With over 50 years of experience and operations in 29 countries, Tag partners with many of the world's most iconic brands to drive marketing efficiency, brand consistency, and speed-to-market across every channel.

As part of Dentsu, a global leader in integrated marketing and communications, Tag brings together the power of creativity, technology, and data-driven production to deliver end-to-end solutions—from creative adaptation and digital content to print, POSM, and sourcing.

At Tag, we believe in doing more with less—through innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Learn more at: www.tagworldwide.com

Job Overview

We are seeking a commercial, agile, and analytical Sourcing Manager to manage, scale, and future-proof our supply chain across the region. This role demands with supply chain excellence, translating complex client data into competitive pricing structures, onboarding local vendors, and leading Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs while driving cost savings, innovation, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, evaluate, and onboard vendors across Print, POSM, Premiums, and Digital Activation.
• Ensure supplier compliance with corporate and sustainability standards.
• Conduct market RFIs/RFPs and lead mass pricing exercises.
• Develop and manage competitive and standardized rate cards.
• Establish supplier KPIs and drive continuous improvement through business reviews.
• Monitor risks including macroeconomic trends and supply chain disruptions.
• Develop contingency sourcing strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Drive cost-saving and value-engineering initiatives.
• Promote sustainable materials, technologies, and supplier practices.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in manufacturing (print, POSM, packaging), agency sourcing, or corporate procurement.
• Strong understanding of marketing production and vendor ecosystems.
• Ability to manage multi-category sourcing environments.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing or procurement.
• Strong technical knowledge of print production, POSM, or marketing asset manufacturing.
• Familiarity with FSC, PEFC, EcoVadis, and SMETA sustainability frameworks.
• Advanced analytical skills and experience handling large datasets.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and e-sourcing tools.