Join our teams of enthusiasts: Senior Media & General Buyer - Procurement
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ABOUT CANAL
Founded as a French subscription-TV channel 40 years ago CANAL is now a global media and entertainment company. The group has 26.9 million subscribers worldwide over 400 million monthly active users on its OTT and video streaming platforms and a total of more than 9000 employees. It generates revenues in 195 countries and operates directly in 52 countries with leading positions in Pay-TV in 20 of them. CANAL operates across the entire audio-visual value chain including production broadcast distribution and aggregation.
CANAL has also significant equity stakesacross Africa Europe and Asianamely inMultiChoice(the Pay-TV leader in English and Portuguese-speaking Africa)Viaplay(the Pay-TV leader in Scandinavia) andViu(a leading OTT platform in Southern-Asia). STUDIOCANAL (a CANAL Company)
STUDIOCANALCANALsin-house studiois one of Europes leading film and series studios with worldwide production and distribution capabilities. It operates directly in nine major European markets including Austria Benelux Denmark France Germany Ireland Poland Spain and the United Kingdom as well as in Australia and New Zealand and offices in the United States and producesand distributes 80 films per owns one of the most prestigious catalogues in the world and the largest catalogue of European titles boastingmore than9 400 titlesfrom60 countries. With a catalogue spanning 100 years of film history STUDIOCANAL has invested close to 25 million euros into the 4Krestoration of nearly 1 000 classic feature filmsover the past 7 years.
STUDIOCANAL alsoproduces over 15 serieseach year including local creations and premium international co-productionsand distributes its scripted productions andCANAL Originals globally(2000 hoursof current and library content in distribution). Projects are produced in-house by STUDIOCANAL or through its worldwide network of production companies including 2e Bureau STUDIOCANAL Original Flab Kissman Pernel and Upside in France; Birdie Pictures Urban Myth Films Strong Film & Television and Sunny March TV in the UK; Bamb Producciones and Te Espero en Marte in Spain; Lailaps Films and STUDIOCANAL Series in Germany; Opus TV in Poland; Sam Productions in Denmark; Dingie in Belgium; and The Picture Company in the United States. is an equal opportunity employer. Beyond our passion for Film and TV we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees without regard to gender race religion or belief marital or civil partnership status disability age sexual orientation pregnancy or maternity. STUDIOCANAL as a whole are invested in ensuring equality and inclusivity for all and offer many opportunities through our D&I Committee and Employee Resource Groups to allow all employees to bring their full selves to work and to contribute to the companys ethos and values.
Role Overview:
As part of the CANAL Group Procurement Department youll collaborate across multiple entities and geographies managing a diverse international portfolio that directly influences overall business performance. Working closely with the Procurement and Finance teams your primary focus will be on international media and marketing procurement including the planning negotiation and purchasing of advertising space across various channels such as TV radio digital and print. Your responsibilities will also involve analysing market trends audience data and campaign performance to ensure optimal media placement and cost efficiency.
A key objective of this role will be to standardise procurement practices enhance operational efficiency ensure strong financial impact and drive strategic value across the Groups international entities. In addition you will oversee certain General & Administrative (G&A) expenses such as facility management car fleet operations and business travel management.
What We Offer:
- A strategic and high-impact role within an industry-leading global media group with room to develop within the Group.
- Opportunities to shape and modernise the Procurement function and work on a range of high-added-value cross-functional projects.
- Immersion in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team environment.
- Ensure adherence to the Groups Procurement procedures while securing optimal pricing and contractual terms and conditions.
- Collaborate with STUDIOCANAL teams in UK Germany Australia & New Zealand Poland Netherlands.
- Contribute to the standardisation and professionalisation of Procurement practices within the Group.
- Working in close partnership with Central Procurement and Finance teams to ensure strategic and budgetary alignment.
- Participate in the implementation of performance monitoring and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor supplier activity and market developments to anticipate emerging trends.
Essential Skills Knowledge and Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years proven experience in a Procurement function preferably within an international environment.
- Strong expertise in media and marketing buying complemented by a keen understanding of G&A categories.
- Highly analytical and results-oriented with a rigorous approach to decision-making and process optimization.
- Collaborative and people-focused with a natural ability to lead and foster team spirit.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent academic background supplemented by a Procurement specialism.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in French is desirable.
- Advanced proficiency with IT tools and platforms.
- Excellent negotiation skills with robust organisational and project management capabilities.
- Confident operating in dynamic multicultural environments.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full Time
