Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Marketing (Digital, MarTech & Research)

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As our Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Digital, MarTech & Research, you will lead the global commercial strategy and execution for Verizon’s high-growth Marketing Technology, Digital Media, AdTech, Data Analytics, and Market Research portfolios.

Operating at the intersection of marketing innovation, technology, and commercial strategy, you will manage sourcing across cutting-edge Generative AI platforms, programmatic ad tech, consumer insights tools, and omni-channel digital delivery networks.

In this role, your mission is to build a tech-forward marketing ecosystem that pairs our internal capabilities with elite digital, technology, and research partners. Working in close alignment with the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), Chief AI Officer, Marketing VPs, and business leadership, you will serve as a commercial catalyst who inspires curiosity, proactive ideas, and innovative approaches through tech partnerships, while championing solutions, opportunities, and breakthrough digital work.

You will directly manage a team of sourcing professionals based in Ireland, partnering with executive Marketing, IT, and Data leads to elevate work by embedding AI purposefully to maximize value and drive operational efficiency. This includes negotiating agile, fit-for-purpose commercial models unencumbered by legacy software or research licensing paradigms.

What we’re looking for...

In this hybrid role, you'll have a defined work location that includes work from home and assigned office days set by your manager.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Technology, Marketing, Finance, or a relevant discipline.
• Proven experience in Strategic Sourcing, Commercial Management, or Procurement, with a proven track record in technology, software, or digital marketing category management.
• Direct experience managing people or leading project-based sourcing teams.
• Hands-on experience negotiating and managing MarTech, SaaS, AdTech, Data, or Market Research contracts with strong engagement across business leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Valid right to work in Ireland.
• A Master’s degree or MBA in a related field.
• Track record of building strong working relationships with C-suite and VP-level stakeholders (CMO, CIO/CTO, VPs of Digital).
• Deep commercial knowledge of the modern MarTech and AI ecosystem (customer data platforms, programmatic tech, generative AI content tools, and research subscription models).
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations (GDPR, CCPA), IP rights, and security considerations inherent in cloud-based marketing tools and consumer research platforms.
• Strong background in commercial negotiations, software licensing benchmarks, and working capital optimization (e.g., DPO90 extensions).
• Exceptional communication, influencing, and executive presentation skills.
• Proficiency in enterprise sourcing platforms (Ariba, SAP) and Google Workspace.

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If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.