Marketing Procurement Assistant Analyst

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Job Description

Auto req ID: 186477BR

Job Description

Purpose of the role:

This role will support the A&M Procurement agenda for UK BU and East/West categories in the market and is responsible for supporting the management of agency roster and optimization on Non-working A&M initiatives particularly in the area of agency fees, Ad production & A&M reporting.

Main accountabilities:

·  This role will support the A&M Procurement agenda for UK BU/East/West categories in the market and is responsible for management of agreed ESSA Agency Roster and optimization on Non-working A&M initiatives, particularly in the area of agency fees, Ad production & A&M reporting.
·  Implement Decideware Agency life-cycle management platform for key agencies in the market TBC
·  Develop and maintain preferred supplier lists approved by the category leads and updated annually; socialize the use of the list by brand teams & track adherence
·  Support brand teams in agency negotiations & Ensure all commercial agreements with agencies have clear Scope of Work polupated in the prescribed SS NWA&M policy
·  Partner with brand teams & legal to lead contracts with agency partners – ensure performance management KPIs are embedded into the agency contract and linked to agency compensation
·  Partner with brand marketing and finance teams in the tracking & reporting of working / non-working A&M in achieving set % working A&M targets
·  Support brand teams to ensure that all ad production projects <$100M are managed through ESSA appointed ad production consultant; leverage ad production consultants in markets where not currenly used
·  Interface with Asset Management team on ensuring all ESSA Digital Content is stored centrally

Qualifications/Requirements

·  Minimum 2 years experience in marketing procurement at an FMCG in the market ideally in a Digital envionment
·  Some experience with agency negotiations either at the agency end or at a marketer is mandatory
·  Experience using best-in-class sourcing strategies for marketing spends specifically supplier evaluation, selection, performance reporting, contract negotiations, price inflation management & savings metrics is preferred
·  Bachelor’s Degree in any disciple.
·  Good communication skills and proficiency in English language
·  Highly organized and responsive, with the ability to deliver tight SLA deadlines

Relocation Eligible: Eligible for Standard Relocation
Job Type: Regular