Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

Innova Solutions Inc; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & vision

401(k)

HSA & FSA

Life Insurance

Pet Insurance

Disability (short/long)

Prepaid legal & ID theft

Sick time

Paid leaves

EAP

Job summary

Innova Solutions is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead high-impact sourcing strategies for marketing, digital sales, and related categories onsite in Littleton, CO. You will manage end-to-end RFPs/RFIs, negotiate complex supplier contracts, and partner with Legal, Finance, and Business Units to align sourcing with business goals.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in strategic sourcing, strong marketing category experience, advanced spend analytics, and a track record of ethical,

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in marketing sourcing
• Advanced analytical skills with spend data
• Experience collaborating with legal teams on contracts
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Commitment to ethical sourcing and responsible supplier management
• Familiarity with AI tools and emerging technologies in procurement

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute high-impact sourcing strategies for marketing, digital sales, and related categories
• Lead end-to-end RFP/RFQ/RFI processes, delivering measurable cost optimization
• Negotiate and manage complex supplier contracts balancing speed-to-market with legal considerations
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Legal, Finance, and Business Units
• Analyze spend data to identify trends, opportunities, and strategic advantages
• Present data-driven supplier recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Standardize sourcing processes to ensure compliance and scalability
• Leverage AI-driven procurement tools and analytics platforms to support strategic decisions

Skills

Agency procurement

Media procurement

Creative services

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder influence

Spend analytics

Legal collaboration

Multi-tasking

Ethical sourcing

AI tools in procurement

Supply chain basics

Education

Master's degree (MBA or related field) preferred

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

AI analytics tools

Job description

Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager

Position Type: Full-Time, Contract to Hire Duration: 3 months

Location: Littleton CO 80120 (Onsite)

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute high-impact sourcing strategies for marketing, digital sales, and related categories
• Lead end-to-end RFP/RFQ/RFI processes, delivering measurable cost optimization and performance improvements
• Negotiate and manage complex supplier contracts, balancing speed-to-market with long-term business and legal considerations
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams including Business Units, Legal, and Finance to align sourcing strategies with organizational goals
• Analyze spend data to identify trends, opportunities, and strategic advantages
• Present data-driven supplier recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Standardize sourcing processes to ensure compliance, ethical practices, and scalability
• Leverage AI-driven procurement tools and analytics platforms to support proactive, strategic sourcing decisions.

Ideal Candidate

• Strong expertise in marketing sourcing, including agency, media, and creative services procurement
• Proven ability to negotiate complex contracts and influence stakeholders in high-risk or high-value scenarios
• Advanced analytical skills with experience interpreting spend data and driving optimization strategies
• Experience collaborating with legal teams on contract drafting and refinement
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical sourcing and responsible supplier management
• Familiarity with AI tools and emerging technologies in procurement and sourcing
• Master's degree (MBA or related field) preferred
• Minimum 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain, or related field
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related discipline

Pay Range and Benefits

Pay Range*: $55-$60 per hour

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following:

• Medical & pharmacy coverage
• Dental/vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Short term and Long term Disability
• Accident & Critical illness coverage
• Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection
• Sick time
• other types of paid leaves (as required by law)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

About Innova Solutions

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.

Recent Recognitions

• Named One of America's Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
• Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
• One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
• One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US - Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
• Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
• One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
• AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications

Website: https://www.innovasolutions.com/

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Innova Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Innova Solutions is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates.

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Innova Solutions encourages all interested and qualified candidates to apply for employment opportunities.

Innova Solutions (HireGenics/Volt) does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b.

The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.