Buyer - Global Marketing Procurement
Core
Lead cross-functional sourcing projects for marketing-related services including merchandise, printed materials, translation, and training, managing the full lifecycle from market analysis to contract negotiation.
Role type
Senior Buyer / Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Builds
Marketing service categories (merchandise, printing, translation, training) for a global marketing organization
Domain
Global Marketing Procurement / B2B Services
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, market analysis, cost modeling, stakeholder collaboration, data-driven decision making, budget alignment
Preferred skills
Knowledge of consumer and dealer markets, trend analysis, innovation driving, cross-functional team leadership
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Conduct market analysis and trend evaluations for marketing services; negotiate contracts and secure favorable rates; cultivate and maintain strong commercial relationships with suppliers; collaborate with business stakeholders to define sourcing requirements; optimize investments and ensure cost-efficiency and sustainability; align procurement decisions with financial budgets and business objectives
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC