Responsibilities
About the Team
Procurement aims to provide high-quality purchasing solutions for the company and establish a global platform for purchasing resources. Through providing professional management of procurement resources, selecting high-quality suppliers, and managing supplier performance, we aim to improve the efficiency, cost-effectiveness and compliance of the company's procurement practices, fostering a sustainable business environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing initiatives across marketing categories (e.g. media, creative agencies, production, digital marketing, events, PR), securing competitive and value-driven commercial terms.
- Manage the end-to-end procurement process for marketing-related goods and services, from strategic planning and vendor selection through to contract execution and delivery.
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- Build and maintain strong relationships with key marketing suppliers and agencies, tracking performance through regular reviews and ensuring service-level agreements are met.
- Partner closely with internal stakeholders including Marketing, Brand, Legal, and Finance to understand business objectives, influence decision-making, and provide procurement expertise tailored to marketing spend.
- Conduct ongoing market intelligence and benchmarking to stay abreast of pricing trends, supplier innovations, and industry dynamics, with a focus on marketing and communications.
- Ensure procurement activities within the marketing category are compliant with internal policies, governance frameworks, and ethical standards.
- Develop and implement category strategies and cost-saving initiatives within marketing procurement to drive efficiency, transparency, and value across campaigns and initiatives.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with diverse, cross-functional teams and stakeholders across multiple time zones, ensuring seamless project execution and alignment with global organisational objectives.
- Ability to analyse data, make informed decisions, and solve complex problems.
- Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis.
- Ability to manage ambiguity, conflict, and change effectively in a fast-moving, ever evolving working environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in a relevant field.
- Experience managing a full procurement lifecycle in a global organisation.
- Proven experience as a Procurement Manager with a strong track record in marketing procurement within a multinational organisation.
- In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, best practices, and marketing spend trends in the EMEA region.
- Familiarity with procurement software and tools such as Ariba and Coupa.