Senior Strategic Sourcing Consultant – Marketing, Direct Print, Direct Mail

Wells Fargo

. Lead end-to-end sourcing activities for complex Marketing, Brand Management, and Public Affairs supplier engagements .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $87,000 - $154,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement, particularly in Marketing, Brand Management, and Public Affairs categories, with a strong focus on contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and compliance with regulatory requirements. Proven ability to lead end-to-end sourcing activities and drive stakeholder alignment across complex organizational structures.

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Strategic SourcingContract NegotiationSupplier Relationship ManagementDirect Print and Direct Mail ExperienceRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

SourcingProcurementContract Lifecycle ManagementSpend AnalysisCommercial Contract DraftingSupplier EvaluationRisk ManagementPostal OptimizationAddress List ProcessingIntelligent Mail Barcode Tracking

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationInfluencingProject ManagementAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

AribaRFx ProcessesE-Auction PlatformsSupplier ScorecardsPrint and Mail Production Reporting

Certifications & Qualifications

CPSMCPSDPMP

Industry Keywords

MarketingBrand ManagementPublic AffairsThird-Party Risk ManagementData Privacy RegulationsPostal ComplianceSupplier Governance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead end-to-end sourcing activities for complex Marketing, Brand Management, and Public Affairs supplier engagements
Develop and execute category strategies for direct print and direct mail services
Assess supplier portfolios for consolidation, standardization, volume leverage, postal savings, cycle-time improvements, quality management, and service optimization
Review expiring agreements and support renewals or competitive sourcing events
Lead supplier negotiations, including strategy development, vendor communications, proposal evaluations, and award recommendations
Negotiate commercial models and contract provisions for print production and direct mail services
Draft, review, and manage contract language
Manage strategic supplier relationships throughout the contract lifecycle
Partner with Legal, Information Security, Third Party Risk Management, and Finance on compliance and risk management
Evaluate supplier controls, security, production, quality, continuity, subcontractor, and customer-data handling practices
Resolve supplier disputes and address performance or risk concerns
Build relationships with business partners, senior leaders, suppliers, and stakeholders
Define requirements, execute RFx events, evaluate suppliers, and support vendor selection
Drive stakeholder alignment on sourcing strategies, recommendations, contract terms, risk decisions, and implementation plans
Coordinate sourcing initiatives across multiple business groups
Ensure contracts and sourcing activities comply with legal, regulatory, corporate, privacy, brand, postal, and supplier-risk requirements
Lead regulatory compliance and sourcing process-improvement projects
Track and report sourcing progress, realized value, risks, and implementation readiness
Provide guidance, coaching, and subject matter expertise to less experienced sourcing professionals, Buyers, and business partners
Serve as a trusted advisor on direct print and direct mail supplier trends, pricing benchmarks, postal optimization, production capabilities, brand execution, and Public Affairs communications requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of sourcing or procurement experience, or equivalent demonstrated through work experience, training, military experience, or education
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
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
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 Marketing, Brand Management, and Public Affairs stakeholders
Strong commercial, financial, benchmarking, and spend analysis skills
Ability to effectively manage cross-functional stakeholders
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
Strong project management, time management, analytical, and organizational skills
Professional certifications such as CPSM, CPSD, PMP, or equivalent sourcing, procurement, or project management credentials
Ability to travel 5% of the time
Adherence to in-office attendance expectations
This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
401(k) Plan
Paid time off
Disability benefits
Life insurance, critical illness insurance, and accident insurance
Parental leave
Critical caregiving leave
Discounts and savings
Commuter benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Scholarships for dependent children
Adoption reimbursement
Incentive opportunities may be available
Hybrid work schedule of three (3) days in the office and two (2) days working remotely