Strategic Sourcing Manager, Marketing and Professional Services
Navan
Navan is looking for a highly motivated Strategic Sourcing Manager who will be responsible for supporting spend optimization and contract negotiations for our Marketing and Professional Services spend. This is an opportunity to be a strategic partner and trusted adviser to the broader business, directly affecting our bottom line and the quality of our brand's voice in the market.
The successful candidate must have strong data analysis, negotiation, problem solving, and communication skills. The position will report to the Director, Procurement.
What You’ll Do:
- Category Strategy: Align with business stakeholders to develop and execute comprehensive sourcing strategies for Marketing (Agencies, Events, Brand) and Professional Services (Consulting, Legal, Contingent Labor).
- Strategic Sourcing: Proactively identify opportunities for RFP/RFI events and lead the evaluation and selection process.
- Complex Negotiations: Drive commercial and contractual negotiations. Serve as the bridge between our internal stakeholders, Legal, GRC and FP&A to ensure we get the best value while minimizing any potential risk.
- Stakeholder Management: Act as a trusted advisor for your business partners and executive stakeholders.
- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Manage supplier relationships with a focus on cost, quality, service, delivery, and risk..
- Process Improvement: Help us scale and strive for efficiency. You’ll identify ways to streamline our procurement workflows and contract management.
What We’re Looking For:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience: 5+ years of Strategic Sourcing experience, specifically managing Marketing or Professional Services categories. Experience in a technology or fintech environment is preferred.
- Proficiency in Procure-to-Pay (P2P) systems such as Zip.
- “Negotiator” mindset with strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Able to work in an ambiguous environment and can pivot quickly as business priorities shift.
The posted pay range represents the anticipated low and high end of the compensation for this position and is subject to change based on business need. To determine a successful candidate’s starting pay, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location, an evaluation of the candidate’s skills and experience, market demands, and internal parity.
For roles with on-target-earnings (OTE), the pay range includes both base salary and target incentive compensation. Target incentive compensation for some roles may include a ramping draw period. Compensation is higher for those who exceed targets. Candidates may receive more information from the recruiter.
About Navan
Navan (Nasdaq: NAVN) is the leading all-in-one business travel, payments, and expense management platform that makes travel easy for frequent travelers. From finding flights and hotels to automating expense reconciliation, with 24/7 support along the way, Navan delivers an intuitive experience travelers love and finance teams rely on. See how Navan customers benefit and learn more at navan.com.
Culture of Excellence
Our team is our competitive edge — a high-performance group of smart, driven people committed to winning together. This dedication to excellence is why we’ve been recognized as a Best Place to Work by Built In (2023–2026), a G2 Best Global Software Company (2025-2026), a CNBC Disruptor 50 (2022-2025), and a Forbes Fintech 50 (2022-2025). At Navan, we provide an environment where top talent excels, offering the autonomy and fast-paced trajectory needed to build a defining career and do the best work of your life.
Our Benefits
Navan offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support your well-being, financial security, and life outside of work. Our benefits, thoughtfully tailored by country to meet local needs, include healthcare coverage, insurance offerings, and wellness resources for you and your family.
We support long-term financial growth through retirement savings programs and opportunities to participate in our equity plans, so you can share in Navan’s success. To promote balance, we offer flexible time off, country-specific holidays, and paid parental leave for all new parents. Additional benefits include connectivity and commuting support, mental health resources, and exclusive travel-related perks. Wherever you’re based, our benefits evolve with you.
Workplace Policy
Navan believes in the value of in-person connections, whether that’s sitting down to have lunch with one another, taking a walking 1:1, or collaborating in a room together. The connections forged through face-to-face interactions improve company culture and drive business results. Navan invests in global office spaces — in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, among others — that feel welcoming. In-office perks such as company-provided lunches and happy hours create a strong team environment to help you do your best work. Our employees work from the office four days a week. Please expect this policy for all roles that are tied to an office.
Equal Opportunity
Navan is an equal opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions based solely on merit. We provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without discrimination on the bases of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We prohibit any such discrimination or harassment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring.
Accommodations
Navan complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law. Navan will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability in connection with applications for employment as required by law.
If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, you are welcome to email us at [email protected].
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