Marketing Technology Sourcing Manager - Information Technology - Analysts

Marketing Technology Sourcing Manager - Information Technology Job Description

A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a Marketing Technology Sourcing Manager
. Position type: Full-time, Contract (W2).
Duration: 12+ months.
Location: Charlotte, NC – 3 days on-site (Hybrid) role.

As a Marketing Technology Sourcing Manager
, you will:

• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities for Marketing and Public Affairs technologies and services.
• Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies across Mar Tech and AdTech portfolios.
• Manage procurement initiatives involving marketing technology, digital media, creative services, communications, research, events, and sponsor ships.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, supplier consolidation strategies, and value creation initiatives.
• Conduct Mar Tech stack assessments to identify redundant tools, optimize licensing, and improve technology utilization.
• Support contract renewals, competitive sourcing exercises, and supplier selection processes.
• Lead supplier negotiations and commercial discussions to achieve favorable business outcomes.
• Evaluate supplier proposals and provide recommendations based on commercial, operational, and risk considerations.
• Negotiate SaaS, subscription-based, and usage-based technology agreements.
• Manage service levels, renewal terms, service credits, and professional services contracts.
• Drive commercial value while balancing business objectives, compliance requirements, and risk management.
• Negotiate provisions related to AI-enabled solutions and emerging technology platforms.
• Ensure appropriate controls for data privacy, security, governance, and responsible AI usage.
• Manage supplier risk, sub processor oversight, and data portability considerations.
• Partner closely with Marketing, Public Affairs, Technology, Legal, Finance, Risk, and Procurement teams.
• Provide strategic sourcing guidance and category expertise to business stakeholders.
• Align supplier strategies with enterprise objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Drive supplier performance improvements and ongoing category governance activities.

• Experience in Technology Procurement with a focus on Marketing Technology sourcing and category management.
• Experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, and Category Management.
• Knowledge of Mar Tech platforms and associated supplier ecosystems.
• Experience negotiating complex SaaS, cloud, subscription, and technology agreements.
• Vendor and Supplier Relationship Management experience.
• Contract Negotiation and Commercial Management expertise.
• Experience managing RFP, RFQ, and RFI processes from strategy through execution.
• Knowledge of Customer Data Platforms (CDP), Marketing Clouds, and Customer Engagement Platforms.
• Experience with Marketing Analytics, Attribution, Personalization, and Customer Insight technologies.
• Background in cost optimization, spend management, and supplier consolidation initiatives.
• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders across Marketing, Legal, Finance, Risk, Procurement, and Technology functions.
• Knowledge of data privacy, security, regulatory compliance, and risk management practices.
• Good communication, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.

This position is only open to applicants who can be engaged on a W-2 basis. 1099 contractors and Corp-to-Corp arrangements will not be considered for this position.

This position qualifies for a Referral Bonus amount of $250-$1000 dollars. Please email your referral details along with their resume to

Pay Range*: $53 - $58 per hour.
* Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work…