Lead Category Sourcing Consultant

Lead end-to-end sourcing lifecycle activities for complex, high-risk, and strategic Marketing and Public Affairs supplier engagements Develop and execute category strategies across the MarTech stack Lead MarTech stack assessment and rationalization initiatives Review expiring agreements and identify supplier consolidation, service improvement, cost reduction, and value creation opportunities Lead supplier negotiations, proposal evaluations, and award recommendations Negotiate SaaS, consumption-based, AI, commercial, operational, legal, governance, and risk-related contract terms Draft, review, and manage contract language Manage strategic supplier relationships throughout the contract lifecycle Partner with Supplier Management, Third Party Risk Management, Legal, Information Security, Data Privacy, and Finance Evaluate supplier security, compliance posture, penetration testing requirements, incident response obligations, and AI governance practices Resolve supplier disputes and address performance or risk concerns Build relationships with executive leadership, business partners, vendors, and stakeholders Partner with business units to define requirements, execute RFx events, evaluate suppliers, and support vendor selection Drive stakeholder alignment on sourcing strategies, supplier recommendations, contract terms, risk decisions, and implementation plans Coordinate sourcing initiatives across multiple business groups Ensure contracts and sourcing activities comply with legal, regulatory, and corporate requirements Lead regulatory compliance and sourcing process improvement projects Track and report sourcing progress, realized value, risk considerations, and implementation readiness Provide guidance, coaching, and subject matter expertise to less experienced sourcing professionals, Buyers, and business partners Educate stakeholders on sourcing, contracting, supplier management, and risk policies and processes Serve as a trusted advisor on MarTech vendor trends, pricing benchmarks, and AI capability adoption Requirements 5+ years of Sourcing, Procurement experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education 5+ years of experience drafting, reviewing, interpreting, and negotiating complex commercial contracts Comprehensive sourcing and contract negotiation experience supporting Marketing and Public Affairs categories Category expertise across the enterprise MarTech landscape Experience sourcing customer data platforms and marketing data infrastructure Knowledge of digital media and AdTech supply chains Experience negotiating AI and generative AI provisions in supplier agreements Proven success leading end-to-end strategic sourcing engagements and supplier negotiations within a large, complex, highly regulated organization Ability to advise stakeholders on supplier strategy, contract structure, sourcing approach, MarTech stack rationalization, risk considerations, and supplier performance Strong commercial, financial, benchmarking, and spend analysis capabilities Ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders, including Legal, Risk, Finance, Technology, Information Security, Third Party Risk Management, and senior business leaders Knowledge of banking regulations, third-party risk management, supplier governance, and data privacy regulations including GLBA,

CCPA/CPRA

, and GDPR Proficiency with strategic sourcing, procurement, and contract lifecycle management tools, including Ariba, RFx processes, e-auction platforms, spend analytics, and benchmarking tools Excellent relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills Strong project management, time management, analytical, and organizational skills Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPSD, PMP, or equivalent sourcing, procurement, or project management credentials; privacy or technology certifications a plus Ability to travel 5% of the time This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement, with a strong focus on MarTech stack management, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management. Proven ability to navigate complex regulatory environments and drive value creation through effective supplier engagement and risk management. Highest-signal resume keywords Strategic Sourcing Contract Negotiation MarTech Stack Management Supplier Relationship Management Regulatory Compliance ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Sourcing Procurement Contract Drafting Contract Review Spend Analysis Risk Management Supplier Evaluation Negotiation Category Strategy Development Data Privacy Regulations Soft Skills Relationship Building Communication Influencing Project Management Analytical Skills Certifications & Qualifications CPSM CPSD PMP Industry Keywords MarTech Public Affairs Digital Media AdTech AI Governance Third Party Risk Management GLBA CCPA/CPRA GDPR Tools & Technologies Ariba RFx Processes E-Auction Platforms Spend Analytics Benchmarking Tools #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor