Procurement Manager
Procurement Manager
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Job Description
Our client is a fastpaced growthfocused marketing agency dedicated to helping their clients scale their businesses through having an impact on sales via innovative and datadriven marketing strategies. They are seeking a motivated and resultsdriven Procurement Manager with 5 years of experience to oversee the procurement of services essential to the agency s operations. This includes sourcing vendors creative materials technology tools thirdparty services and any other resources required. The ideal candidate will work closely with the finance operations and creative teams to ensure the procurement process is efficient costeffective and aligned with the agency s growth objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement Strategy and Planning
Vendor Management and Relationship Building
Budget and Cost Control
Risk Management and Compliance
Cross Functional Collaboration
Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy that aligns with the agency s growth and operational needs.
Analyze agency needs for various services and materials (e.g. creative software digital tools marketing services office supplies) and ensure that procurement strategies are in place to meet these demands.
Ensure procurement practices reflect the agency s values of sustainability costefficiency and quality.
Identify evaluate and build relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure highquality services at cost effective prices.
Negotiate contracts with suppliers ensuring favorable terms conditions and pricing structures.
Develop longterm collaborative relationships with key vendors influencers and external partners.
Monitor procurement budgets and ensure that purchasing activities remain within budgetary constraints.
Identify costsaving opportunities implement best practices in sourcing and make recommendations for continuous cost optimization.
Work with finance to track and report procurementrelated expenses.
Ensure that all procurement activities comply with agency policies as well as relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
Implement processes to mitigate risks associated with vendor contracts service disruptions and procurement delays.
Work closely with creative marketing IT and finance teams to understand their needs and ensure procurement aligns with project requirements.
Provide procurement advice and support to various departments as required ensuring efficient communication and project .
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Business Administration Finance and Marketing
- Certification in Procurement (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)
- 5 years of experience in procurement management with a focus on services (media creative production etc..
- Proven experience negotiating contracts and managing international vendor relationships.
- Strong understanding of procurement best practices supply chain management and crossborder trade regulations.
- Excellent communication negotiation and relationshipbuilding skills.
Employment Type
Full Time
