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About the Role

Support global stakeholders in delivering high-impact sourcing outcomes for marketing, communications, brand, and event-related spend categories. Develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, lead negotiations, and drive business value through cost optimization, innovation, and risk management.

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.
Analyze 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 analyze 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.

Skills

Marketing Services
Agency Management
Strategic Sourcing
Spend Analysis
Supplier Relationship Management
Negotiation
Contract Management
Project Management
Data Analysis
Stakeholder Management

Location

Global

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Minimum 5 years

About the Company

Chain IQ is a global AI-driven Procurement Service Partner, headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, with operations across main centers and 16 offices worldwide.
We provide tailored, end-to-end procurement solutions that enable transformation, drive scalability, and deliver substantial reductions in our clients' indirect spend.
Our culture is built on innovation, entrepreneurship, ownership, and impact.
We offer a dynamic and international environment where high performance meets real purpose.
We're proud to be Great Place to Work-certified.