Key Responsibilities

• Will lead strategic sourcing initiatives and optimization projects for the category in that region;
• Will provide regional support for initiatives managed by Markets not covered within this scope where required;
• Collaborate with key stakeholders in Media & Marketing portfolio to support overall local and regional business objectives;
• Develop the regional Media & Marketing Procurement strategy and key performance criteria;
• Benchmark, establish and drive best practice on cost structure and cost optimisation of production / contractual / services costs;
• Work with all stakeholders within category to apply existing best practices for SRM and supplier evaluation and improve/develop in partnership;
• Identify, co-ordinate and negotiate regional framework deals as appropriate while ensuring local autonomy for supplier selection and cost negotiation;
• Recommend & embed ways of working for procurement interface with stakeholders;
• Manage and coach Buyers as appropriate;
• Provide commercial advice and work jointly with stakeholders ensuring introduction of best practice and management of procurement principles across Media & Marketing category.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant 3-year B Degree tertiary qualification (or similar)
• At least 5 years’ experience in a Procurement environment with a proven history of managing suppliers.
• Partnership development across the business.
• Procurement and tender experience is essential, evidence of cost model development, strategy development and implementation.
• A proven track record of influencing key internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in managing sourcing activities.
• Experience in the FMCG industry will be an advantage.