Title:  Marketing Services Sourcing Consultant

Role Purpose

Bring your expertise in Marketing Services, Agency Management and Strategic Sourcing to support global stakeholders in delivering high-impact sourcing outcomes. As part of the EMEA Professional Services Sourcing team, you will provide strategic sourcing support across marketing, communications, brand and event-related spend categories. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, lead complex negotiations and drive measurable business value through cost optimization, innovation and risk management. Working closely with stakeholders across regions, you will help shape sourcing decisions that balance commercial performance, brand objectives and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Marketing, Communications, Brand and Events stakeholders to develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects, including market analysis, supplier selection, RfX processes, negotiations and contracting.
• Analyse spend, supplier performance and market data to identify cost optimization and value creation opportunities.
• Evaluate agency, production and event-service commercial models, including rate cards, remuneration structures and usage rights.
• Develop and manage supplier strategies, preferred vendor programs and sourcing frameworks across marketing service categories.
• Negotiate commercial agreements that deliver competitive pricing, risk mitigation and measurable business value.
• Manage multiple sourcing initiatives simultaneously, providing clear reporting on progress, risks, savings and outcomes.
• Build strong supplier and stakeholder relationships while ensuring compliance with procurement governance and policies.
• Track and report financial and non-financial benefits, including savings, innovation, sustainability and service improvements.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of sourcing methodologies, best practices and category strategies.
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Marketing Procurement, Marketing Services Sourcing, Agency Management or Category Management.
• Strong understanding of marketing services including creative agencies, content production, communications, events and related supplier ecosystems.
• Proven experience leading complex sourcing projects, commercial negotiations and supplier selection processes.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience evaluating agency pricing models, production budgets, rate cards and contract structures.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse spend, supplier and market data and translate insights into business recommendations.
• Experience managing senior stakeholders and influencing decisions across Marketing, Procurement and Business functions.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of contract management, supplier governance, risk management and procurement best practices.
• Experience working with procurement systems, e-sourcing platforms and spend analytics tools is advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills, consultative mindset and ability to challenge constructively while building trusted partnerships.