Lead Category Sourcing Consultant

Overview In this role you will lead end-to-end sourcing for Marketing and Public Affairs technology, shaping Mar Tech and AdTech category strategy across the enterprise. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners to optimize costs, reduce risk, and enable large-scale digital marketing capabilities. The position focuses on strategic sourcing for complex, regulated engagements and AI-enabled platforms, delivering value through vendor consolidation, innovative commercial models, and governance. You will act as a trusted advisor on Mar Tech trends, contract strategy, and supplier performance to support enterprise objectives. Compensation / Benefits Health benefits 401(k) Plan Paid time off Disability benefits Life insurance Parental leave Responsibilities Lead end-to-end sourcing lifecycle for Marketing and Public Affairs supplier engagements (Mar Tech, AdTech, digital media, creative services, communications, events)Develop and execute category strategies across the Mar Tech stack (clouds, CDPs, customer engagement platforms, analytics, content management, personalization, AI tools)Lead stack assessment and rationalization to identify overlaps and consolidation opportunities Review expiring agreements to pursue consolidation, service improvements, cost reduction, and timely renewals Lead supplier negotiations including strategy development, communications, evaluations, and award recommendations Negotiate SaaS and consumption-based models (MAU, usage-based pricing, true-ups, renewals) and AI-specific contract provisions Negotiate terms across data processing, privacy, residency, subprocessor management, security, exits, and data portability Draft and manage contract language to meet regulatory and market requirements Manage strategic supplier relationships, driving performance and value realization Partner with Legal, Risk, IT, Finance, and Security to ensure compliance with policies and risk standards Ensure regulatory compliance and reporting for data privacy laws and AI regulation impacts Provide guidance and coaching to junior staff and stakeholders on sourcing, contracting, and risk Serve as a trusted advisor on Mar Tech vendor landscape, pricing benchmarks, and AI adoption Act as a central coordination point for cross-group sourcing initiatives Monitor progress, risks, and implementation readiness of sourcing activities Key requirements 5+ years of Sourcing, Procurement experience or equivalent Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating complex commercial contracts (Marketing and Public Affairs categories)Category expertise across enterprise Mar Tech (marketing clouds, CDPs, journey orchestration, asset management)Experience sourcing CDPs and marketing data infrastructure with privacy and governance terms Knowledge of digital media and AdTech supply chains, programmatic platforms, and media transparency Experience negotiating AI and generative AI provisions in supplier agreements Proven success in end-to-end strategic sourcing in a large, regulated organization Ability to advise stakeholders on strategy, stack rationalization, risk, and supplier performance Strong commercial, financial, benchmarking, and spend analysis capabilities for SaaS licensing Ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders (Legal, Risk, Finance, IT, Security, TPRM)Knowledge of banking regulations and data privacy laws (GLBA, CCPA/CPRA, GDPR)Proficiency with Ariba, RFx, e-auctions, spend analytics, benchmarking tools Excellent relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills Strong project management, analytical, and organizational skills Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPSD, PMP or equivalent; privacy/tech certs a plusrelationship-buildingcommunicationinfluencing AribaRFx processese-auction platforms