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Director of Procurement

Ref: AS9363817

Slough, UK

£80,000

  • Permanent
  • Strategic Media Sourcing
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Cost Efficiency

About the candidate

A highly motivated Director of Procurement with over a decade of experience specifically in the media sector, this candidate brings robust skills in media procurement and strategic sourcing. With a demonstrated history of managing substantial budgets in complex, multinational environments, this candidate has efficiently led strategic initiatives across various global regions. They are known for possessing excellent stakeholder management skills and a collaborative work style, essential for forging strong relationships with cross-functional teams and maximizing ROI in media investments.

Their analytical approach, coupled with an in-depth understanding of media economics and performance metrics, enables them to drive innovative procurement strategies. This candidate’s career spans pivotal roles at multinational consumer goods firms and regional marketing agencies, where they have championed media procurement excellence to significantly enhance media effectiveness and efficiency.

What makes them great?

  • Financial Acumen: Managed media budgets exceeding £600 million, optimizing spending while maintaining compliance with procurement standards.
  • Innovative Leadership: Drove a 20% increase in media efficiency through strategic alignment with business goals and performance enhancement strategies.
  • Cost Reduction Expert: Achieved a 15% reduction in media costs at a leading consumer goods firm through improved negotiation tactics and strategic sourcing.

Areas of expertise

  • Global Media Strategies: Expert in developing and executing media procurement strategies, successfully managing budgets over £600 million.
  • Stakeholder Management: Skilled in building solid relationships with key media agencies and technology providers, enhancing media procurement processes.
  • Performance Measurement: Proficient in setting up frameworks to track and enhance media agency performance, improving media efficiency by 20% in previous roles.