Marketing Services Sourcing Consultant

Chain IQ Group AG; Berlin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain IQ Group AG is seeking an experienced sourcing professional to support global Marketing Services, Agency Management and Strategic Sourcing. You will develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, lead negotiations, and drive measurable cost optimization and value across marketing spend.

You will collaborate with regional stakeholders to balance commercial performance, brand objectives, and operational excellence while maintaining governance and risk controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Marketing Procurement or related sourcing areas.
• Strong understanding of marketing services including agencies, production, events and related supplier ecosystems.
• Proven experience leading complex sourcing projects and negotiations.
• Strong commercial acumen with agency pricing models and contract structures.
• Experience analyzing spend and translating insights into business recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Marketing, Communications, Brand and Events to develop sourcing strategies.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing projects including market analysis, supplier selection, RFx processes and contracting.
• Analyse spend, supplier performance and market data for cost optimization.
• Evaluate agency, production and event-service commercial models and usage rights.
• Develop supplier strategies and sourcing frameworks across marketing categories.
• Negotiate agreements delivering competitive pricing and value.
• Manage multiple sourcing initiatives with progress reporting.
• Build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders while ensuring governance compliance.
• Track benefits and drive ongoing development of sourcing methodologies.

Skills

Marketing procurement

Agency management

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Spend analytics

Procurement governance

Project management

Contract management

Sourcing analytics tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain/Related field

Tools

Procurement systems

e-sourcing platforms

Spend analytics tools

Job description

At Chain IQ, your ideas move fast. Chain IQ is a global AI-powered leader in indirect procurement, headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, with operations across major delivery centers and 26 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. Here, your voice matters, bold thinking is encouraged, and action follows ambition.

At Chain IQ, your ideas move fast. Chain IQ is a global AI-powered leader in indirect procurement, headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, with operations across major delivery centers and 26 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. Here, your voice matters, bold thinking is encouraged, and action follows ambition. To learn more about Chain IQ, our services, and the clients we support around the world, please visit our website at https://chainiq.com/about-us/.

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.
• Fluent English required; plus German is advantageous.

Join a truly global team.

We offer a dynamic and international environment where high performance meets real purpose. We're proud to be Great Place to Work-certified and even prouder of the people who make that possible. Let's shape the future of procurement - together.

Chain IQ - Create. Lead. Make an impact.

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