vivo India | Senior Manager - Marketing Procurement | gurugram

Position Summary:You will lead the strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier management of marketing-related goods and services for the organization. This role is crucial in developing cost-effective procurement strategies, fostering supplier relationships, and enhancing the efficiency and quality of marketing spending. Working closely with the marketing, legal, finance, and procurement team, you'll identify opportunities for savings, negotiate contracts, and establish best practices for managing the marketing procurement process.Key Responsibilities：1.Strategic Sourcing and Procurement:Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies for marketing goods and services, including digital, media, creative agencies, events, production, and other areas.2.Cost Optimization and Financial Management:Identify cost-saving opportunities through competitive bidding, consolidation of suppliers, and other innovative procurement strategies.3.Cross-Functional Collaboration:Act as a liaison between procurement, finance, legal and marketing departments to streamline processes and ensure procurement strategies align with marketing objectives.4.Compliance and Risk Management:Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, legal regulations, and ethical standards.Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; a Master's degree or MBA is a plus.- Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, with at least 3-5 years focused on marketing procurement.- Proven experience in vendor management, contract negotiation, and strategic sourcing, especially in marketing-related categories.- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.Familiarity with procurement software (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa) and digital marketing tools.- Ability to work cross-functionally and drive initiatives that balance cost-efficiency with quality and innovation.Preferred SkillsKnowledge of digital and media procurement, including an understanding of agency and production fee structures. AGG