Marketing Sourcing Consultant (contract)

Title : Marketing Sourcing Consultant Location : 1525 W W T Harris Blvd Charlotte, NC Duration : 6 months Work Engagement : W-2 Work Schedule : 3 days in office/2 days remote Benefits on offer for this contract position : Health Insurance, Life insurance, 401K and Voluntary Benefits Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated Sourcing Consultant to support strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier negotiations across Marketing, Brand Management, and Public Affairs categories. This role will lead sourcing initiatives involving direct print, direct mail, communications, public relations, events, sponsorships, fulfillment, and related marketing execution services. The ideal candidate will bring strong procurement and contract negotiation expertise, experience managing complex supplier relationships, and the ability to deliver value through strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, supplier optimization, and risk management within a large, highly regulated environment. Responsibilities: Lead end-to-end sourcing events, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract renewals. Develop and execute category strategies for print production, direct mail, fulfillment, and marketing services. Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, cost optimization, process improvements, and service enhancements. Negotiate commercial agreements, pricing structures, service levels, and contract terms. Partner with Legal, Risk, Finance, Information Security, and business stakeholders throughout the sourcing lifecycle. Analyze supplier spend, performance metrics, benchmarking data, and market trends to support sourcing decisions. Ensure compliance with regulatory, privacy, and third-party risk requirements. Qualifications: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. 2+ years of sourcing, procurement, contract management, or related experience Strong negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills. Excellent communication, organization, and project management abilities. Experience negotiating and managing complex commercial contracts. Background supporting Marketing, Brand Management, Communications, Public Affairs, or related categories. Knowledge of direct print, direct mail, fulfillment, print production, and mailing services. Experience with supplier negotiations, spend analysis, benchmarking, and category management. Understanding of third-party risk management, data privacy, and regulatory requirements. Experience with Ariba, RFx tools, contract lifecycle management systems, and spend analytics platforms. Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPSD, PMP, or similar preferred.

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