Sourcing Consultant

Summary

Strategic Sourcing Consultant - Marketing, Brand Management & Public Affairs
We are not accepting C2C or 1099 arrangements.

Location: Charlotte, NC
Work Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
Travel: Upto 5%
Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this position

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, contract negotiation, or relateddisciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience negotiating and managing complex commercial contracts, including risk, pricing, governance, and service-level agreements.
• Experience supporting Marketing, Brand Management, Public Affairs, Communications, or related sourcing categories.
• Knowledge of direct print, direct mail, print production, fulfillment, mailing services, public relations, sponsorships, events, and marketing execution services.
• Experience leading supplier sourcing initiatives within large, highly regulated organizations.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in spend analysis, benchmarking, supplier performance evaluation, and cost optimization.
• Familiarity with strategic sourcing and procurement platforms such as Ariba, RFx tools, e-auction platforms, contract lifecycle management systems, and spend analytics tools.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPSD, PMP, or equivalent are a plus.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and project management skills.

About the Role

As a Strategic Sourcing Consultant, you will lead sourcing and category management initiatives across Marketing, Brand Management, and Public Affairs spend categories. You will develop category strategies, manage supplier relationships, negotiate complex agreements, and identify opportunities to improve service quality, reduce costs, and mitigate risk.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Legal, Risk, Finance, Information Security, Technology, and business stakeholders to drive sourcing excellence and support enterprise objectives.

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities for marketing and communications-related supplier engagements, including print production, direct mail, fulfillment, public relations, research, events, sponsorships, and related services.
• Develop and execute category strategies for direct print and direct mail programs.
• Analyze supplier portfolios and identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, service optimization, specification standardization, and volume leverage.
• Evaluate expiring agreements and lead contract renewals, competitive sourcing events, and supplier selection processes.
• Deliver cost savings, operational improvements, sustainability initiatives, and long-term value through strategic sourcing programs.

Supplier & Commercial Management

• Develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier communications, evaluate proposals, and provide award recommendations.
• Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing models, rate structures, fulfillment services, inventory management, mailing services, and service-level commitments.
• Assess supplier performance and establish governance frameworks to support business objectives and operational excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, delivery performance, cycle times, and customer experience.

Contract Negotiation & Risk Management

• Negotiate commercial, operational, legal, and risk-related contract provisions while balancing stakeholder requirements and business priorities.
• Draft, review, and manage contract language addressing regulatory, operational, and business requirements.
• Negotiate terms related to confidentiality, data protection, audit rights, subcontractor management, transition support, and service performance.
• Ensure contractual controls support the secure handling of customer data and compliance with applicable privacy and regulatory requirements.

Print & Direct Mail Expertise

• Support sourcing initiatives involving offset printing, digital printing, variable data printing, personalization, prepress, proofing, finishing, warehousing, fulfillment, and mailing services.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities across address processing, postal optimization, mailing compliance, delivery performance, and campaign execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve print production efficiency, mailing effectiveness, quality controls, and cost management.
• Provide guidance on print and direct mail production models, implementation readiness, supplier strategy, and operational risk considerations.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Build trusted relationships with Marketing, Brand Management, Public Affairs, and enterprise stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Legal, Risk, Finance, Technology, Information Security, and Third-Party Risk Management teams throughout sourcing and contracting activities.
• Present sourcing recommendations, market insights, supplier performance analyses, and business cases to senior leaders.
• Drive consensus among stakeholders and influence sourcing decisions that align with organizational objectives.

Preferred Experience

• Marketing and communications sourcing categories.
• Direct print and direct mail operations and supplier management.
• Commercial contract negotiation and supplier governance.
• Banking, financial services, or other highly regulated industries.
• Supplier performance management and strategic category planning.
• Data privacy, third-party risk management, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Spend analytics, benchmarking, and cost optimization initiatives.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Sourcing
• Category Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Procurement Operations
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Spend Analytics
• Project Management
• Commercial Acumen
• Communication & Influence
• Process Improvement

This role is ideal for a sourcing professional who combines strong commercial negotiation skills with expertise in marketing services procurement, supplier management, and cross-functional partnership to deliver measurable business value.

Benefits Featured

Medical, Dental , and Vision Insurance is offered to qualified candidates.Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.

Job Description

Strategic Sourcing Consultant - Marketing, Brand Management & Public Affairs
We are not accepting C2C or 1099 arrangements.

Location: Charlotte, NC
Work Schedule: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
Travel: Upto 5%
Visa Sponsorship: Not available for this position

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 2+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, contract negotiation, or relateddisciplines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience negotiating and managing complex commercial contracts, including risk, pricing, governance, and service-level agreements.
• Experience supporting Marketing, Brand Management, Public Affairs, Communications, or related sourcing categories.
• Knowledge of direct print, direct mail, print production, fulfillment, mailing services, public relations, sponsorships, events, and marketing execution services.
• Experience leading supplier sourcing initiatives within large, highly regulated organizations.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in spend analysis, benchmarking, supplier performance evaluation, and cost optimization.
• Familiarity with strategic sourcing and procurement platforms such as Ariba, RFx tools, e-auction platforms, contract lifecycle management systems, and spend analytics tools.
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPSD, PMP, or equivalent are a plus.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, negotiation, and project management skills.

About the Role

As a Strategic Sourcing Consultant, you will lead sourcing and category management initiatives across Marketing, Brand Management, and Public Affairs spend categories. You will develop category strategies, manage supplier relationships, negotiate complex agreements, and identify opportunities to improve service quality, reduce costs, and mitigate risk.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Legal, Risk, Finance, Information Security, Technology, and business stakeholders to drive sourcing excellence and support enterprise objectives.

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities for marketing and communications-related supplier engagements, including print production, direct mail, fulfillment, public relations, research, events, sponsorships, and related services.
• Develop and execute category strategies for direct print and direct mail programs.
• Analyze supplier portfolios and identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, service optimization, specification standardization, and volume leverage.
• Evaluate expiring agreements and lead contract renewals, competitive sourcing events, and supplier selection processes.
• Deliver cost savings, operational improvements, sustainability initiatives, and long-term value through strategic sourcing programs.

Supplier & Commercial Management

• Develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier communications, evaluate proposals, and provide award recommendations.
• Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing models, rate structures, fulfillment services, inventory management, mailing services, and service-level commitments.
• Assess supplier performance and establish governance frameworks to support business objectives and operational excellence.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, delivery performance, cycle times, and customer experience.

Contract Negotiation & Risk Management

• Negotiate commercial, operational, legal, and risk-related contract provisions while balancing stakeholder requirements and business priorities.
• Draft, review, and manage contract language addressing regulatory, operational, and business requirements.
• Negotiate terms related to confidentiality, data protection, audit rights, subcontractor management, transition support, and service performance.
• Ensure contractual controls support the secure handling of customer data and compliance with applicable privacy and regulatory requirements.

Print & Direct Mail Expertise

• Support sourcing initiatives involving offset printing, digital printing, variable data printing, personalization, prepress, proofing, finishing, warehousing, fulfillment, and mailing services.
• Evaluate supplier capabilities across address processing, postal optimization, mailing compliance, delivery performance, and campaign execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve print production efficiency, mailing effectiveness, quality controls, and cost management.
• Provide guidance on print and direct mail production models, implementation readiness, supplier strategy, and operational risk considerations.

Stakeholder Partnership

• Build trusted relationships with Marketing, Brand Management, Public Affairs, and enterprise stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Legal, Risk, Finance, Technology, Information Security, and Third-Party Risk Management teams throughout sourcing and contracting activities.
• Present sourcing recommendations, market insights, supplier performance analyses, and business cases to senior leaders.
• Drive consensus among stakeholders and influence sourcing decisions that align with organizational objectives.

Preferred Experience

• Marketing and communications sourcing categories.
• Direct print and direct mail operations and supplier management.
• Commercial contract negotiation and supplier governance.
• Banking, financial services, or other highly regulated industries.
• Supplier performance management and strategic category planning.
• Data privacy, third-party risk management, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Spend analytics, benchmarking, and cost optimization initiatives.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Sourcing
• Category Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Procurement Operations
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Spend Analytics
• Project Management
• Commercial Acumen
• Communication & Influence
• Process Improvement

This role is ideal for a sourcing professional who combines strong commercial negotiation skills with expertise in marketing services procurement, supplier management, and cross-functional partnership to deliver measurable business value.

Benefits Featured

Medical, Dental , and Vision Insurance is offered to qualified candidates.Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.