Role OverviewOur client, a growing digital marketing company in the automotive retail space, is looking for a Purchasing Lead to own and grow its strategic sourcing function.
What You Will Do
You will run end-to-end sourcing for software, services and products, with a focus on digital marketing and advertising, technology, and general business spend.
Why It Might Be a Fit
You will shape the strategy and policies that get the company high quality, favorable commercial terms, cost avoidance and lower risk while helping the business grow.
Requirements
- 5+ years in strategic sourcing for marketing and IT spend
- 5+ years of contract negotiation
- 4+ years forming strategies and driving initiatives
- 4+ years in digital media, advertising and marketing industries
- 4+ years in information technology, especially software, consulting and staff augmentation
- Experience with ERP systems for purchasing or sourcing
- Experience building or implementing a sourcing methodology is strongly preferred
- Fluency with AI-enabled tools and a practical sense of their limits
- Solid understanding of contract terms and conditions and their impact on the business
- Credibility with executive level stakeholders
- A track record of end-to-end sourcing results
- Experience with contract management systems, ERP systems and sourcing workflow tools (e.g. Gatekeeper, NetSuite)
- Strong problem solving, multitasking and attention to detail, with a close-the-loop mindset
- A customer service mindset, good judgment, high ethics and a professional presence
- Works well independently and on a team, with a can-do attitude
- Strong organization, flexibility and time management in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting
- Excellent written, verbal and listening skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
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