Marketing Strategic Buyer
Core
Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies for marketing portfolios, focusing on brand execution, consumer promotions, in-store activations, and related services.
Role type
Senior Indirect Procurement Buyer (Marketing)
Builds
Promotional campaigns, in-store activations, and marketing services for consumer brands
Domain
Consumer Goods / FMCG / Marketing Services
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, commercial negotiation, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) modeling, supplier relationship management, savings and working capital optimization, risk assessment, SAP, Coupa, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint
Preferred skills
Experience in indirect procurement within marketing or trade categories, knowledge of influencer campaigns and in-store materials
Technologies
SAP, Coupa, Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
Lead supplier selection processes (RFI/RFP/RFQ) and commercial negotiations; Manage relationships with key suppliers to drive value creation and operational excellence; Identify and implement savings and working capital initiatives; Act as a strategic partner to Marketing and Trade teams; Provide visibility on spend and cost structures; Align global procurement strategies with local business needs in Brazil; Assess and mitigate risks associated with campaign execution and materials.
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC