Marketing Services Sourcing Consultant

Chain IQ Group AG; Berlin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chain IQ Group AG in Berlin seeks an experienced Senior Marketing Procurement professional to lead agency management, strategic sourcing, and cost optimization across global marketing spend. You will partner with stakeholders across regions to shape sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, and drive measurable business value through negotiations and governance.

You will apply 5+ years of marketing procurement experience, with deep knowledge of agencies, production, events, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Marketing Procurement or related sourcing fields.
• Experience with agency management and event spend.
• Proven track record in negotiations and cost optimization.
• Strong stakeholder influence across Marketing and Procurement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Marketing, Communications, Brand and Events 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 opportunities.
• Evaluate agency, production and event-service models, including rate cards and contracts.
• Develop and manage supplier strategies and sourcing frameworks across marketing service categories.
• Negotiate commercial agreements delivering pricing, risk mitigation and business value.
• Report on progress, risks, savings and outcomes across initiatives.
• Build strong supplier and stakeholder relationships while ensuring governance and policies.

Skills

Marketing Procurement

Agency Management

Strategic Sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Procurement systems

E-sourcing platforms

Spend analytics tools

Job description

At Chain IQ, your ideas move fast.

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. Here, your voice matters - bold thinking is encouraged, and action follows ambition.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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