Executes category sourcing strategies including development and execution of RFI's and RFP's, documents bid events through correspondence to suppliers; develops selection criteria and drives the selection and approval process of suppliers in collaboration with cross-functional teams; conducts supplier negotiations and ongoing supplier management. Develops negotiation strategies, gains alignment from stakeholders, leads cross-functional, category-based negotiation teams, while implementing appropriate supplier risk analysis.
Interacts with relevant stakeholders to develop, engages and leads supplier relationships for extracting the greatest value in supplier quality, total cost effectiveness, enhanced service levels, risk management, sustainability, and innovation. Manages the ongoing performance of Marketing suppliers including performance against the SLAs and suppliers' evaluations, audits and qualification.
Manages contracts, contract negotiation, pre-negotiate and incorporate terms, conditions, key performance indicators, and service level metrics into vendor contracts.
Ensures business process efficiency, and process improvement in line with Procurement strategy to empower the business as strategic partners.
Creates and maintains good relationships with the vendors.
Maintains and updates a list of Vendors and their qualifications, delivery times, and potential future development
Establishes effective internal customer relationship management by maintaining timely & professional communication with the team & business peer.
Works with team members and procurement manager to complete duties as needed.
Timely generation/ updating of management report(s)
Skills
QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS
Education Qualification:
Full time Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
Any Procurement or Finance Certification is an added value
Minimum Experience and Knowledge:
Minimum 5 years' experience in Marketing and Advertising agency.
Previous hands on experience in dealing with vendors (quotations, payments, reconciliations)
Job-Specific/Technical Skills required to complete the tasks:
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in procurement processes related marketing
Flexible and able to adapt to immediate business area needs and timelines
Professionalism
Negotiation Skills
Communication (Oral and Written)
Relationship Management
Excellent planning
Good analytical skills
Stakeholder management skills
Reporting skills
Behavioral Competencies:
Teamwork
Attention to Details
Flexibility towards work demand and meeting deadlines
Multi-tasking & Ability to work under pressure
Technical Skills:
Commercial awareness beyond Procurement
Prior Experience in marketing procurement including procurement support of digital marketing, e-commerce and media and PR agencies
Strong quantitative, cost modeling, and data analysis skills
Strong Supplier Relationship Management skills
Strong project management and process improvement skills
Experience with complex contract negotiations and subcontracting of labor work
Strong communication and presentation skills
Problem solving experience in reducing total costs, improving processes, and reducing supplier risk
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (especially Excel), P2P systems.
Language Skills:
Strong verbal and written English communication
Arabic Speaker
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