Our Client, a Software company, is looking for a Strategic Sourcing Partner III for their Chicago, IL/Indiana, IN/Remote location. Responsibilities: + Support with stakeholder management, cost and spend analysis, support with sourcing strategy and documentation + Internal tools and policies, systems + The principal role of this position is to support Global Procurement + Sourcing in categories related to Marketing & Sponsorships globally. The role will be an interim position with a key focus on partnering with client's strategic marketing partners. The individual will be responsible for cultivating both internal business partner and external agency relationships, enabling key events through sourcing and contracting needs. The individual will leverage their experience to deliver significant value to key stakeholders by reviewing the end-to-end strategic sourcing process for various categories within Marketing, breaking down silos and empowering collaboration across sourcing managers. + Sourcing: Provide primary Sourcing support for internal business partners for sourcing requests including contract negotiations, performing market analysis, provide spend data insights and recommendations, and develop business case for new projects. + Business Partner Relationships: Building relationships with day-to-day internal stakeholders s to better understand needs, expectations, and build pipeline visibility. + Supplier Relationship Management: + Partner with agency sourcing leads to build and execute an agency playbook, enabling consistency across agencies and improving data and benchmarking capabilities. + Breaking Down Silos across Marketing Category Leads: Continue journey to break down silos and find true partnership where event agencies intersect with other categories tasks/projects, delivering results that enable the business to achieve their objectives. Requirements: + Experience in Marketing Sourcing and Sponsorships, experience in strategic sourcing, stakeholder management, analytical skills + Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience. MS/MBA/MA degree desired. + Global business analysis skills (i.e., requirements gathering, process reengineering, functional specifications) required + Project Management of teams in various geographies required + Skills in procurement, Sourcing methodologies required + MS Office + Google Docs skills + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + Strong conceptual and analytical thinking + Strong attention to accuracy and detail + Flexibility to adapt to ever changing business situations + Must demonstrate commitment to company values. + Must be able to win support from customers based on skills, experience and collaboration. Desired Skills/Experience: + Previous experience working in Marketing and Sponsorships + Previous experience working within a large, global organization + Subject matter expertise in Marketing and Events related categories highly desired. + Change Management process knowledge desired Why Should You Apply? + Health Benefits + Referral Program + Excellent growth and advancement opportunities As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.