Associate Director, Global Media & Partnerships Procurement
Core
Regional category management and sourcing leadership for Global Media & Partnerships within Marketing Procurement, driving value creation, service delivery, and innovation through a global mindset.
Role type
Senior IC strategic procurement manager (media & partnerships)
Builds
Global sourcing strategies, supplier frameworks, and procurement processes for marketing services
Domain
Media procurement, Marketing services, Global supply chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, Global sourcing strategies, Contract negotiation, Market intelligence, Stakeholder management, Supplier relationship management, Data analytics, Business process transformation, Risk management, Commercial contract negotiations
Preferred skills
Negotiating with media/marketing agencies, Advanced Microsoft Office suite
Technologies
Microsoft Office suite
Responsibilities
Develop and implement global sourcing strategies using the Supply Strategy Council (SSC) framework; Lead cross-functional teams to manage key priorities including value creation and digitalization; Engage with business partners to define requirements and manage profit plan savings targets; Build and manage relationships with global, international, and enterprise suppliers; Execute tactical plans including RFIs/RFPs and process re-engineering; Drive ongoing procurement operations including contract review, PO resolution, and vendor creation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC