Tapestry Manager, Marketing Procurement

Overview

Tapestry is a global house of premium lifestyle brands that includes Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman. As a parent company, Tapestry blends heritage craftsmanship with contemporary design and omnichannel retailing. The organisation emphasises brand-driven creativity, commercial rigor and a collaborative, consumer-focused approach across its portfolio.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the global marketing procurement strategy for agency, media, production, events and experiential services to align with brand and commercial objectives.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing cycles including RFP design, supplier selection, negotiation of commercial terms, and contracting (MSAs, SOWs, NDAs).
• Partner closely with marketing, finance, legal and category stakeholders to translate marketing requirements into sourcing strategies and sourcing briefs.
• Manage supplier performance through KPIs, SLAs and regular business reviews; drive continuous improvement, risk mitigation and innovation from the supply base.
• Own marketing procurement budgets, forecasts and cost-savings initiatives; create transparent reporting and cost-allocation practices.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, corporate governance and sustainability/ESG requirements in supplier selection and contracts.
• Mentor and coordinate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to deliver integrated campaigns on time and on budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance or related discipline; MBA or master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement experience with at least 3 years focused on marketing/agency/media procurement or equivalent category experience.
• Proven track record negotiating complex services contracts, MSAs and SOWs with agencies and production vendors.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated ability to deliver measurable cost savings and value-enhancing supplier solutions.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills; ability to influence senior marketers and cross-functional leaders.

Skills

Experience

At least 5 years in procurement or strategic sourcing, with a minimum of 3 years specifically managing marketing, agency, media or production categories; experience in retail, luxury, CPG or consumer-facing brands strongly preferred.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Workplace

Culture

Tapestry fosters a brand-centric, collaborative culture that values creativity, inclusivity and commercial discipline. Teams operate in a fast-paced retail and fashion environment where cross-functional collaboration and a focus on craftsmanship, innovation and sustainability underpin decision-making.

About Cerulean

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