Kforce has a client located in Beaverton, OR that is looking for an Apparel Costing Manager whose work is focused on marketing procurement. Summary: This person will be responsible for developing and driving global category strategies for Media and Advertising Technology. Understands the business/company requirements to improve value and partners with key stakeholders. This includes driving the end-to-end Sourcing process, crafting, and leading category strategies, spend and market analysis, running RFx's, negotiating contracts and pricing and supplier relationship management. Duties Include: * Apparel Costing Manager will collaborate with key stakeholders to align sourcing strategies and resources with business objectives and project requirements * Negotiate best possible pricing, concessions, and other Ts and Cs to meet savings and spend expectations * Negotiate, draft/redline governing agreements, work orders other contract documents * Partner with cross-functional partners such as privacy, legal, risk, compliance, security as applicable to conduct due diligence * Leverage data to evaluate additional category sourcing opportunities and implement sourcing pipeline to drive commercial value for the organization * Conduct thorough market analysis and research to stay abreast of trends, emerging technologies, supplier capabilities and competitive landscapes to develop a market POV * Stay on top of industry standards and trends related to responsibilities * Foster strong, trusting relationships with stakeholders and business partners globally * As a Apparel Costing Manager, you will develop and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure a competitive advantage in the market, assurance of supply and operational cost-effectiveness * Manage and develop key suppliers using SRM tools and industry best practices * Measure and monitor progress and ensure savings and performance targets are achieved