Strategic Sourcing Lead – Marketing Services

XML International; Ireland; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

XML International is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager for Advertising, Brand & Marketing Services in Dublin or Limerick, Ireland. The role sits in a hybrid model (2–3 days onsite) and focuses on strategic procurement across marketing services globally.

You will lead sourcing across advertising, branding, market research, print, media and sponsorship, manage supplier negotiations and run RFP/RFQ processes with cross-functional stakeholders including Legal and Finance.

Qualifications

• Experience in Marketing Services categories such as advertising, branding, market research, print, media or sponsorship.
• Experience negotiating supplier contracts and SOWs.
• Ability to analyse complex pricing and commercial models.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing activities across Marketing Services categories
• Manage sourcing activity covering areas such as advertising, branding, research, print, sponsorship and media
• Lead supplier negotiations covering pricing, commercial terms and contractual frameworks
• Run RFP/RFQ processes and support supplier selection
• Negotiate and manage Statements of Work (SOWs)
• Partner with Legal to ensure contractual language reflects agreed commercial terms
• Analyse supplier pricing and develop commercial recommendations
• Manage strategic supplier and agency relationships
• Identify cost optimisation and commercial improvement opportunities
• Partner with Marketing, Finance, Legal and other global stakeholders
• Support contract renewals, amendments and supplier performance

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Pricing analysis

SOWs and contracts

Job description

XML International is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager for Advertising, Brand & Marketing Services in Dublin or Limerick, Ireland. The role sits in a hybrid model (2–3 days onsite) and focuses on strategic procurement across marketing services globally.

You will lead sourcing across advertising, branding, market research, print, media and sponsorship, manage supplier negotiations and run RFP/RFQ processes with cross-functional stakeholders including Legal and Finance.