Sourcing Media Services/CMI Manager

Location: Based in New Jersey – remote with east coast hours preferredAs the

Sourcing Media/CMI Manager , you will be responsible for developing, providing, and implementing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, practicing formalized sourcing best practices, and abiding by standards and procedures. You will also be responsible for identifying and implementing cost savings initiatives while improving the quality of the client's supplier base and optimizing performance.In this position, you will work in close partnership with the US Sourcing, US Business Partners, CDMO Media & CMI teams, as well as the client's USA brand teams to support key media (digital and non-digital media) initiatives. You will report directly to the Senior Manager of Sourcing.This role provides the opportunity to enhance and develop invaluable business skills through training, networking, and on-the-job experience. You will have the opportunity to be part of a new and exciting area that is changing every day – working on existing and emerging areas of marketing and advertising services and technologies while ensuring the client's values and processes.Your responsibilities:Support implementation of WW (World Wide) + US Media/CMI Strategy to the client's USA BusinessPrepare purchasing projects and define objectives, resources, timelines, scope, and supplier selection criteriaConsolidate & Manage client's USA Spend, Investments & InitiativesCo-own the client's USA Media + CMI supplier relationships with internal stakeholdersOnboard Local Agencies and Consolidate NA evaluation/KPIsBenchmark with best in class on the local marketManage project-based media deals and contractsServe as day-to-day contact for marketing teams and support them on their key projectsIdentify YoY initiatives (savings, process, etc.) and develop a roadmap for implementationSupport key initiatives through research, information gathering, and strategic development. Provide regular spend reports across media categories and work with Sourcing Teams and worldwide category teams to gather input on needs and priorities plus identify opportunitiesYour Experience / Education:Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economy, Engineering, Data Analytics, Marketing, Media category expertise, or related discipline; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.5+ years preferably within a Sourcing/Procurement team with experience in strategic sourcing and category management or at Media/CMI/Marketing Agency.Your Skills:Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influenceStrong project management and analytical skillsAutonomous with a high level of drive and energyExcellent oral and written communication and presentation skillsTeam player and a self-starter; curious and out-of-the-box thinkerExperience in Marketing or Media Procurement – As a plusAbility to develop a strategic Point of View on existing or social media e-commerce, emerging platforms – As a plusUnderstanding of the media agency and ad tech ecosystem (Ad Serving, Demand Side Platforms (DSPs), Supply Side Platforms (SSPs)) – As a plusUnderstanding of the Consumer/Retailer Data ecosystem – As a plus

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