Our client is seeking to recruit a sourcing manager to be responsible for managing the media category across the region.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the sourcing and ongoing management of the media category at a regional level, working in close collaboration with the Marketing Global Category Manager for media, purchasing, legal, wider Marketing EMEA team and European Cluster level Media stakeholders.

Main Responsibility Area

Responsible for sourcing expertise and execution in the area of media, monitors supplier performance and creates development plans. Responsible for contacting and negotiating prices and service levels.

Responsibility for providing input into the Global Media strategy creation and implementation. Develops and manages supplier relationships in own area. Provides technical Media sourcing leadership for the wider Marketing EMEA team and gets involved in task forces within specialised media or related process areas.

Scope

• Individual Contributor – operates autonomously in own subject area. 
• Can analyse, develop and implement concepts and solutions as a subject matter expert. Increased awareness of and involvement outside of own subject area. 
• Details big picture. 
• Makes decisions about and prioritises own work. 
• Interprets policies. 
• Ensures existing plans are put into operation. 
• Executes and/or oversees processes to meet customer needs. 
• Responsible for analysis, design & development of policies, plans and programs. 
• Acts with independence and discretion. 
• Develops appropriate solutions.

Impact

Impact is short-term through individual and team contributions. Scope is primarily within own subject area in a function/unit. Actions and errors impact on program, project or function.

Key Tasks

Contributes to and may lead specific elements of strategy creation for media working closely with the Global Category Manager of Media. Implements Marketing Global Media category strategy. Implements Sourcing Process and related tools by engaging stakeholders. Provides sourcing services for customer projects in sourcing, agreement making, fact based price negotiation, supplier base management and development. May lead supplier relationship team and drive relationship development. Contributes to process and tools development. Ensures that operational and transactional aspects are embedded in the contracts. Provides information and guidelines to purchasing team about the content of the agreements.

Network

Business owners and end-users in the organisation, Sourcing Managers, Process/Concept Owners, category management, purchasing teams, Legal, Suppliers, Supplier Senior Management.

Qualifications

Individual Portfolio. Typically 8-12 years relevant experience. Recognised expert in their field (depth & breadth). Degree.

Environment

Carries out specialised activities/projects according to general direction. Influences others to support decisions. Works independently with little supervision. Analysis of situation or data requires review of relevant factors. Solutions can often be checked and proved. Medium collegial or consultant interaction.

Competencies

Understanding Business; Cost consciousness; Analysing; Role Modelling Client way& Values; Persuading & Influencing; Presenting & Communicating; Customer Focus; Adapting & Responding to change; Supply Base Management, Supplier Selection and Contracting, Managing Contracts