RingCentral - Belmont, CA
posted 4 months ago
At RingCentral, we are excited to welcome a talented individual to join our Marketing Budget & Procurement Operations team as a Marketing Budget & Procurement Operations Manager. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our Marketing team executes its spend plan effectively and efficiently. The successful candidate will be responsible for the monthly and quarterly facilitation and execution of the Marketing spend plan, managing the Marketing Systems vendor portfolio, and overseeing a team of five Marketing Budget & Procurement Operations members. This position requires close collaboration with marketing leaders, budget owners, and partners in Finance, Legal, Procurement, and Accounts Payable to ensure alignment and success in our financial operations. The Marketing Budget & Procurement Operations Manager will manage the vendor portfolio for Marketing Systems, which includes maintaining the vendor database, initiating renewal conversations, and exploring alternative vendor options. This role will also involve negotiating vendor rates in partnership with procurement to maximize ROI from vendor spend. Additionally, the manager will work closely with Finance counterparts to produce an Annual Operating Plan, complete quarterly spend plans, and design effective budgeting policies and procedures. The role requires optimizing budget management tools to integrate seamlessly with financial systems and processes. In collaboration with Analytics counterparts, the manager will plan and execute the quarterly spend and KPI forecasting process, ensuring that forecasting models are comprehensive and user-friendly. Training and enabling the marketing team on the procurement and budget management process is also a key responsibility. The manager will coach and upskill a team of analysts who handle daily operations for the global marketing budget, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with financial processes. To excel in this role, candidates must have a strong background in managing marketing budgets and strategic planning, particularly in a fast-paced tech environment. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for building relationships with various stakeholders, and candidates should be comfortable navigating ambiguity and changing priorities. Excellent communication skills, project management abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement are also critical for success in this position.