director, Marketing - Indirect Sourcing - Global Supply Chain (Nashville, TN)

Now Brewing – Director, Marketing Sourcing! #tobeapartner 

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

The Director, Markeing Sourcing is a senior player-coach role responsible for leading and executing end-to-end sourcing activities across the company’s Marketing spend portfolio (~$1.5B). Reporting to the vice president of Indirect Sourcing within the Global Supply Chain Organization. This leader is accountable for delivering measurable cost savings, robust contract structures, and supplier relationships that directly enable the company’s marketing and business strategy.

The Director is expected to lead a high-performing sourcing team while personally executing on the most complex, high-value, and strategically sensitive sourcing initiatives. Success in this role requires deep category expertise (especially in the areas of media and agency relations), executive presence, commercial sharpness, organizational credibility, and the ability to operate effectively at the intersection of procurement and marketing in a fast-moving environment. As a service provider to the Marketing organization, it’s critical to establish strong relationships at all levels and develop a deep-rooted understanding of their strategies and business needs.

As the Director, Marketing Sourcing, you will…

• Lead strategic sourcing and negotiations across media and agency platforms, ensuring partnerships deliver measurable business value, transparency, and performance. You’ll work closely with Marketing, Finance, Legal, Operations, and external partners to drive smarter investments and stronger outcomes.

• Structure and negotiate complex agency and platform agreements, including fees, incentives, performance guarantees, and commercial terms.

• Support transformation initiatives and evolving commercial models across the marketing ecosystem.

• Serve as a strong commercial counterbalance and trusted advisor to marketing stakeholders.

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Ci style=%22mso-bidi-font-style:normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EWe’d%26nbsp;love%26nbsp;to hear from people with:%3C/span%3E%3C/i%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3E10+ years of experience with deep expertise in the North American agency and media marketplace.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EDirect, hands-on experience negotiating and managing agency and platform contracts is required.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EStrong understanding of media agencies, digital media, eCommerce, planning and optimization, data, tools, and measurement.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EProven success managing large-scale commercial portfolios and complex negotiations.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EExceptional communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EStrong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capability.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EExperience in a global retail, consumer goods, or similarly complex operating environment strongly preferred.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EPrior experience operating in a matrixed CPO/procurement function with VP-level reporting relationships.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EHands-on experience with enterprise procurement platforms (ex. 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Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EAdditionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EYou will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-spacerun:yes;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;%22%3EStarbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. 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Job Details
Job Posting: Jul 17, 2026
Job Posting End Date: Jul 31, 2026
Location: US-TN-Nashville-C00080 - Nashville Office (GUL)
Workplace Expectation: In-Office, Starbucks, Sourcing
Pay Range: $146,400 - $244,300 Annually
Bonus Eligible: Yes