Buying Analyst

About WPP

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At WPP Media we believe in the power of our culture and our people. Its what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Medias shared core values:

• BeExtraordinaryby Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create anOpenenvironment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• LeadOptimisticallyby Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Role Summary and Impact

The Buying Analyst will hold a strategic position within the team responsible for a large client.

The individual will be responsible for managing and implementing buying strategies to propose to the client thereby overseeing monitoring reporting and drafting future negotiation strategies. They will work closely with the planning team and will also play an operational coordination role.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth analyses of the clients media investments at all stages (present during planning future with respect to results analysis and future strategic vision) transforming data into strategic and actionable insights.
• Effectively present results and negotiation strategies to clients and stakeholders developing clear and impactful narratives for effective negotiation management.
• Develop and implement innovative negotiation strategies in full alignment with the agencys objectives and the clients strategic goals.
• Present and articulate negotiation strategies acting as an internal point of reference for collecting and disseminating the agencys buying insights and collaborating with the strategic Activation & Buying manager.
• Proactively monitor market trends and relevant data to conceive and implement anticipatory negotiation strategies.
• Constantly review and monitor purchasing conditions and campaign results actively proposing optimizations and improvements.
• Collaborate synergistically with internal teams (Investment Buying Accountability MMDM) to ensure strategic consistency and operational effectiveness.
• Maintain constant updates on industry developments and international best practices in media negotiation and purchasing.
• Interface with the planning team constantly to monitor guide and coordinate operations stemming from on-air campaigns to support future analyses.

Requirements

• Proven experience of at least 7 years in the media sector with a distinctive specialization in buying investment analysis and offline planning.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint for complex data analysis and the creation of strategic presentations.
• High precision and attention to detail coupled with a strong results-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and cultivate solid relationships with various types of stakeholders.
• Solid organizational and multitasking abilities with the capacity to effectively manage and coordinate multiple parallel projects.
• Fluency in English both written and spoken.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work and were just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions grow their networks and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins sharing thought leadership and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical group retirement plans vision and dental insurance significant paid time off preferential partner discounts and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when were together fostering creativity collaboration and connection. Thats why weve adopted a hybrid approach If you require accommodations or flexibility please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

While we appreciate all applications received only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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