Director, Strategic Sourcing - Marketing and Events

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Santa Clara, CA, USA
In-Office
240K-380K Annually
Expert/Leader
Artificial Intelligence • Computer Vision • Hardware • Robotics • Metaverse
The Role
Leads global strategic sourcing for marketing services and event production, developing category strategies, supplier catalogs, vendor relationships, and cost-saving initiatives. Provides end-to-end sourcing support, advises stakeholders, presents analytics-driven recommendations, and collaborates cross-functionally. Requires extensive marketing and events procurement experience, leadership, project management, consulting, RFx expertise, and category strategy execution.
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NVIDIA has been transforming computer graphics, PC gaming, and accelerated computing for more than 25 years. It’s a unique legacy of innovation that’s fueled by great technology—and amazing people. Today, we’re tapping into the unlimited potential of AI to define the next era of computing. An era in which our GPU acts as the brains of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can understand the world. Doing what’s never been done before takes vision, innovation, and the world’s best talent. As an NVIDIAN, you’ll be immersed in a diverse, supportive environment where everyone is inspired to do their best work. Come join the team and see how you can make a lasting impact on the world.


We are looking for a Director, Sourcing to join our Indirect Procurement Organization. In this role, you will be the go-to for all events and marketing sourcing needs. This role will develop and implement the overall Category Strategy for marketing services and events production. You'll collaborate with cross functional teams and develop alignment across the organization to achieve business goals.


What you'll be doing:

  • Lead development and implementation of category strategies to optimize vendor relationships, drive cost savings, and support execution of marketing and event initiatives.
  • Develop a global supplier catalog for Marketing and Events categories i.e. Full Service Event Agencies, Booth Design and Build, Exhibit Agency, Broadcasting and AV, Event Registration, Print, Merchandising, Staffing, Venue Sourcing, etc.
  • Delivering hands on end-to-end sourcing services to the business.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor!
  • Collaborate, influence, and gain consensus by delivering compelling presentations that translate analytics to actionable strategies.
  • Support the Director of Procurement, and explore Professional Services including Consulting, Managed Services, and Staff Augmentation.

What we need to see:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, Marketing, or a related field.
  • 15+ overall years of professional business experience.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience.
  • Proven expertise sourcing i.e. hands on experience with RFx process in marketing and events category in a fast-paced hi-tech environment at a global scale,
  • Proven project management and strong consulting skills.
  • Strong category strategy development and a record of execution excellence .
  • Demonstrated comfort with frequently changing business needs.

Ways to stand out from the crowd:

  • Event Manager experience with major company.
  • Management Consulting background.
  • Analytical and process improvement approach.
  • MBA or similar level of expertise.

Widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers, NVIDIA offers highly competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. As you plan your future, see what we can offer to you and your family www.nvidiabenefits.com/ 

Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and the pay of employees in similar positions. The base salary range is 240,000 USD - 379,500 USD.

You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Applications for this job will be accepted at least until October 10, 2026.

This posting is for an existing vacancy. 

NVIDIA uses AI tools in its recruiting processes.

NVIDIA is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As we highly value diversity in our current and future employees, we do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, marketing, or a related field
  • 15+ years of overall professional business experience
  • 5+ years of leadership experience
  • Hands-on sourcing experience using RFx processes in marketing and events categories
  • Experience in a fast-paced, global, high-technology environment
  • Project management skills
  • Strong consulting skills
  • Category strategy development and execution experience
  • Ability to adapt to frequently changing business needs
  • Event manager experience with a major company
  • Management consulting background
  • Analytical and process improvement approach
  • MBA or similar level of expertise

NVIDIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NVIDIA and has not been reviewed or approved by NVIDIA.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity awards and a discounted ESPP are highlighted as core parts of total compensation, enabling employees to share in the company’s success. Stock-based compensation and the two-year lookback ESPP are consistently described as especially valuable.
  • Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is portrayed as robust, with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision options alongside mental health support and on-site care resources. Employer HSA contributions and wellness perks reinforce the depth of the offering.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs are depicted as strong, featuring a meaningful 401(k) match with Roth options and support for Mega Backdoor Roth contributions. These elements position long-term savings as a notable advantage of the total rewards package.

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The Company
HQ: Santa Clara, CA
21,960 Employees
Year Founded: 1993

What We Do

NVIDIA’s invention of the GPU in 1999 sparked the growth of the PC gaming market, redefined modern computer graphics, and revolutionized parallel computing. More recently, GPU deep learning ignited modern AI — the next era of computing — with the GPU acting as the brain of computers, robots, and self-driving cars that can perceive and understand the world. Today, NVIDIA is increasingly known as “the AI computing company.”

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