We are looking for a Senior Indirect Purchasing Manager to lead the end-to-end sourcing process across dynamic marketing and media categories. In this role, you will act as a strategic business partner, driving value creation, innovation, and sustainable growth.
You will:
- Strategic Sourcing:
- Lead the end-to-end sourcing process for a variety of marketing & media categories, including but not limited to: Strategy and Creation, Branding & Design, Content Production, Influencers & Advocacy, Public Relations, Social Commerce, CRM, Consumer & Market Insights, Pure Media, and Media Services for Offline and Online Channels.
- Understand global sourcing and business strategies to develop and implement local category strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Conduct market analysis and identify potential suppliers.
- Lead RFx processes and negotiate favorable commercial terms.
- Manage contracts and ensure compliance.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Build and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders in marketing, finance, and legal.
- Act as a trusted advisor, providing insights and expertise on marketing and media procurement best practices.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define business needs and develop sourcing strategies that deliver value beyond cost.
- Communicate effectively and proactively with stakeholders on project status, risks, and opportunities.
- Performance Management:
- Track and measure key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost, quality, innovation, risk, and sustainability.
- Develop and implement Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs for strategic suppliers, fostering collaborative relationships and driving innovation and continuous improvement.
- Identify opportunities to optimize processes and drive efficiency.
- Contribute to the Evolution of Marketing Procurement:
- Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in marketing procurement.
- Champion the value of procurement within the organization.
You have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Proven track record of success in a similar Marketing Procurement and/or Marketing & Media role with 5-7+ years of relevant experience in this field.
- Deep understanding of marketing and media categories and the agency landscape.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
You are:
- Equipped with excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
- Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Driven by a value creation mindset.
- Passionate about marketing and motivated to drive innovation.