Sourcing Consultant

Role Overview

• Deliver value-add sourcing services to clients in a structured, professional and consistent manner.
• Lead clients through end-to-end lifecycle of category strategy development, issuance of competitive tenders, and compliant contract negotiation and execution.
• Act as a subject matter expert in media and marketing procurement, advising clients on supplier capabilities and best practices.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on supplier marketing offerings, providing insights into strategies and developing innovative solutions with a focus on Media Strategy, Development and Execution.
• Strong familiarity and deep expertise with the following areas of media buying: Media Strategy Development, Negotiation & Purchasing, Campaign Management, Budget Optimization, Performance Analysis, and Market Research.
• Supporting the marketing global sourcing lead and team leads in conducting sourcing initiatives — including events, experiential, print, media buying, advertising, sponsorships, etc.
• Managing the process of market tenders and subsequent evaluation of bid proposals across a cross-functional team to determine supplier selection.
• Understanding business requirements and shaping deals to meet those requirements.
• Drafting contracts based on standard terms and conditions.
• Negotiating contracts to achieve optimal commercial terms.
• Maintaining market awareness of the marketing and advertising landscape and contributing to sourcing area plans and business development.
• Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with business partners, key suppliers, and multiple client groups.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Proven capability of running multi-million-dollar sourcing projects
• Experience in understanding contracts and contract drafting, with limited requirement for specialist legal support
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Analytical skills for interpreting and optimizing campaign performance data.
• Knowledge of digital and traditional media landscapes.
• Budget management expertise, ability to report on success measures and Key Performance Indicators.
• Ability to work with marketing teams and media vendors.
• Strong proficiency in data analysis, pivot tables, and PowerPoint presentations
• Client/stakeholder focus within the corporate environment with the gravitas to influence senior stakeholders and executive project sponsors
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, often to tight deadlines, and deliver results
• Experience in working with market leading sourcing tools and systems
• Professional team player, motivated and highly flexible with dedication towards delivering meaningful results

Benefits

• medical, vision and dental coverage
• 401(k)
• wide range of paid time off options
• time off for designated Paid Holidays
• Personal/Family Care
• other leaves of absence when needed to support physical, financial, and emotional well-being