Sourcing Strategy and Category Management

Position: Sourcing Strategy and Category Management Consultant Location: Charlotte, NC (Hybrid- 3 days onsite/week) Duration: 6 months contract with a high possibility of extension Job ID: 180648 Job Description: Sourcing Strategy and Category Management Lead end-to-end sourcing activities for complex Marketing, Brand Management, and Public Affairs supplier engagements, including direct print, direct mail, print production, mailing services, fulfillment, communications, public relations, research, events, sponsorships, and related marketing execution services. Develop and execute category strategies for direct print and direct mail services, including offset and digital printing, variable data printing, personalization, prepress, proofing, finishing, kitting, warehousing, fulfillment, postal optimization, and campaign execution. Assess direct print and direct mail supplier portfolios to identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, print specification standardization, volume leverage, postal savings, improved cycle times, quality management, and service model optimization. Review expiring agreements and support timely renewals or competitive sourcing events while identifying opportunities for cost reduction, supplier consolidation, service improvements, sustainability, and value creation. Contract Negotiation & Commercial Management Lead supplier negotiations, including category and negotiation strategy development, vendor communications, proposal evaluations, and award recommendations. Negotiate commercial models for print production and direct mail services, including unit pricing, rate cards, volume tiers, postage pass-throughs, paper and substrate costs, inventory management, storage, fulfillment, kitting, mailing services, service-level commitments, renewal caps, and price adjustment mechanisms. Negotiate contract provisions supporting secure and compliant handling of customer and campaign data, including data use limitations, address list management, privacy obligations, print file controls, chain-of-custody expectations, quality assurance, and incident notification requirements. Negotiate commercial, operational, legal, governance, and risk-related terms while balancing stakeholder objectives, business timelines, and enterprise risk requirements. Draft, review, and manage contract language to address evolving business, regulatory, operational, brand, and market requirements. Required Qualifications: 2 plus years of sourcing or procurement experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education Desired Qualifications: Experience drafting, reviewing, interpreting, and negotiating complex commercial contracts, including contract terms, risk considerations, and commercial impacts. Sourcing and contract negotiation experience supporting Marketing, Brand Management, and Public Affairs categories, including direct print, direct mail, print production, fulfillment, communications, public relations, events, sponsorships, and related marketing execution services. Direct print and direct mail category experience, including offset printing, digital printing, variable data printing, prepress, proofing, color management, paper specifications, finishing, inserting, kitting, warehousing, fulfillment, and mailing services. Experience with direct mail supplier capabilities, including address list processing, NCOA updates, presort, commingling, Intelligent Mail Barcode tracking, postal optimization, delivery performance, and secure handling of customer mailing data. Knowledge of marketing execution and brand management supply chains, including creative production, print specifications, campaign versioning, personalization, quality control, inventory management, sustainability considerations, supplier performance metrics, and brand consistency requirements. Experience negotiating contract terms for print, mail, fulfillment, and communications suppliers, including service levels, quality standards, turnaround times, postal and freight cost treatment, inventory controls, subcontractor management, audit rights, confidentiality, data protection, and transition support. Proven success leading end-to-end strategic sourcing engagements and supplier negotiations within a large, complex, highly regulated organization. Ability to advise Marketing, Brand Management, and Public Affairs stakeholders on supplier strategy, contract structure, sourcing approach, print and direct mail production models, risk considerations, implementation readiness, and supplier performance opportunities. Strong commercial, financial, benchmarking, and spend analysis skills, including print specification analysis, volume consolidation, rate card evaluation, postage and freight analysis, supplier performance metrics, and pricing benchmarks. Ability to effectively manage cross-functional stakeholders, including Legal, Risk, Finance, Technology, Information Security, Third Party Risk Management, and senior business leaders. Knowledge of banking regulations, third-party risk management practices, supplier governance, data privacy regulations, customer communications requirements, postal compliance considerations, and regulatory requirements impacting supplier engagements and customer data use. Proficiency with strategic sourcing, procurement, and contract lifecycle management tools, including Ariba, RFx processes, e-auction platforms, spend analytics, supplier scorecards, print and mail production reporting, and benchmarking tools. Excellent relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to quickly establish credibility and drive consensus. Strong project management, time management, analytical, and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPSD, PMP, or equivalent sourcing, procurement, or project management credentials. Job Expectations: Ability to travel 5% of the time Adherence to in-office attendance expectations; position offers a hybrid work schedule of three (3) days in the office and two (2) days working remotely Note: 6 months Locations: Only posted locations being considered 1525 West W.T. Harris Blvd, Charlotte, NC At PTR Global, we understand the importance of your privacy and security. We NEVER ASK job applicants to: Pay any fee to be considered for, submitted to, or selected for any opportunity. Purchase any product, service, or gift cards from us or for us as part of an application, interview, or selection process. Provide sensitive financial information such as credit card numbers or banking information. Successfully placed or hired candidates would only be asked for banking details after accepting an offer from us during our official onboarding processes as part of payroll setup. Pay Range: $55- $60 The specific compensation for this position will be determined by several factors, including the scope, complexity, and location of the role, as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials, and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401K contributions, as well as PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work. If you receive a suspicious message, email, or phone call claiming to be from PTR Global, do not respond or click on any links. Instead, contact us directly at +1 . To report any concerns, please email us at LI-VS2