Sourcing Specialist - Hybrid

Genesis10 is currently seeking a Sourcing Specialist - Hybrid position with a Global Financial Institution located in Charlotte, NC. This is a 6+ month contract opportunity.

This role involves leading end-to-end sourcing activities for complex supplier engagements within Marketing, Brand Management, and Public Affairs. The ideal candidate will develop and execute category strategies, particularly for direct print and direct mail services, while negotiating contracts and managing commercial terms to create value and mitigate risk. This position offers a hybrid work schedule of three days in the office and two days working remotely.

Responsibilities:

• 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, and sponsorships
• 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
• 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, and mailing services
• 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, and quality assurance
• 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

Requirements:

• 2+ years of sourcing or procurement experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

Desired skills:

• Experience drafting, reviewing, interpreting, and negotiating complex commercial contracts
• Sourcing and contract negotiation experience supporting Marketing, Brand Management, and Public Affairs categories
• 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, and postal optimization
• Knowledge of marketing execution and brand management supply chains
• Experience negotiating contract terms for print, mail, fulfillment, and communications suppliers
• Proven success leading end-to-end strategic sourcing engagements and supplier negotiations within a large, complex, highly regulated organization
• Ability to advise stakeholders on supplier strategy, contract structure, sourcing approach, and risk considerations
• Strong commercial, financial, benchmarking, and spend analysis skills
• Ability to effectively manage cross-functional stakeholders, including Legal, Risk, Finance, Technology, and Information Security
• Knowledge of banking regulations, third-party risk management practices, and data privacy regulations
• Proficiency with strategic sourcing, procurement, and contract lifecycle management tools such as Ariba
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, and influencing skills
• Strong project management, time management, analytical, and organizational skills
• Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPSD, or PMP

Pay range:$43.13 - $51.13 per hour

Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.

If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply!

Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.

For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:

• Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
• The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
• Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
• Behavioral Health Platform
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• 401K
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
• Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)

For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.

Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.