Expert - Marketing & Administration Procurement

PMCL-JAZZ; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,500,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

JazzWorld is seeking an Expert Marketing & Administration Procurement to manage end-to-end indirect procurement across Marketing, Administration, and corporate services. You will develop sourcing strategies, lead negotiations, and ensure governance and cost optimization while collaborating with internal stakeholders and suppliers in Islamabad.

The role requires 3–5 years of procurement experience, a degree in business or related field, and hands-on use of ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, supply chain, finance, economics or related discipline.
• MBA/Supply Chain qualification is an advantage.
• 3–5 years of procurement experience, especially indirect procurement.
• Experience with end-to-end sourcing, RFP/RFQ/e-auctions, negotiation and contract finalization.
• Hands-on with marketing, administration or corporate services categories.
• Strong understanding of procurement policies, governance and supplier management.
• Experience with Oracle, SAP or other ERP/procurement systems.
• Familiarity with spend analytics, dashboards and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Understand business requirements and develop sourcing strategies for Marketing, Administration and indirect categories.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes: RFI, RFQ, RFP, e-auctions, evaluations and awards.
• Develop category-specific strategies for cost optimization and supplier consolidation.
• Procure marketing/advertising services including media, agencies, digital marketing and events.
• Handle facilities, office needs, professional services, travel and other indirect categories.
• Conduct market research, supplier benchmarking and commercial analysis.
• Lead negotiations to optimize cost, quality, service levels and terms.
• Define scopes, evaluation criteria and KPIs with stakeholders.
• Ensure transparent sourcing per policies and governance.
• Prepare evaluations, negotiation summaries and approvals.
• Coordinate with Legal/Contracts for drafting and execution.
• Coordinate with Finance for PO issuance and payments.
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs and SLAs.
• Maintain supplier relationships and procurement governance.
• Develop procurement dashboards and spend analyses.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and digitalization.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Teamwork

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor/Master in Business Admin

MBA/Supply Chain advantageous

Tools

Oracle

SAP

ERP systems

Spend analytics tools

Job description

Grade Level: L2

Last date to Apply: 6th of September 2026

Location: Islamabad

What is Expert Marketing & Administration Procurement?

This position is responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities across Marketing, Advertising, Media, Events, Corporate Services, Administration and other indirect procurement categories. This role requires a commercially smart procurement professional who can understand business requirements, develop effective sourcing strategies, manage competitive procurement processes, negotiate with suppliers, and deliver value through cost optimization, quality, compliance and timely execution.

The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to convert business requirements into commercially viable sourcing solutions while ensuring adherence to procurement policies and governance.

What does the Expert Marketing & Administration Procurement do?

Key Responsibilities

• Understand business requirements and collaborate with stakeholders to develop effective sourcing strategies for Marketing, Administration and other indirect categories.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes including RFI, RFQ, RFP, e-auctions, commercial evaluation, negotiation and award recommendations.
• Develop category-specific sourcing strategies and identify opportunities for cost optimization, supplier consolidation and improved commercial terms.
• Manage procurement of marketing and advertising services including media, creative agencies, digital marketing, events, activations, printing and related services.
• Manage administration and corporate service categories such as facilities-related services, office requirements, professional services, travel, events and other assigned indirect categories.
• Conduct market research, supplier benchmarking and commercial analysis to identify competitive pricing and market trends.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers and agencies to achieve the best combination of cost, quality, service levels and contractual terms.
• Work closely with stakeholders to define scopes of work, technical/commercial requirements, evaluation criteria and KPIs.
• Ensure competitive sourcing processes are conducted transparently and in accordance with procurement policies and governance requirements.
• Prepare commercial evaluations, negotiation summaries, award recommendations and management approvals.
• Coordinate with Legal and Contract Management teams for contract development, review and execution.
• Coordinate with Finance and relevant stakeholders for PO issuance, invoicing, payment cycles and resolution of commercial issues.
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs, SLAs and contractual commitments and support resolution of performance-related issues.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships while ensuring commercial discipline and procurement governance.
• Develop and maintain procurement dashboards, spend analysis and periodic management reports.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation and digitalization within indirect procurement.
• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of market dynamics, supplier landscape and emerging solutions across assigned categories.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting and procurement planning for assigned categories.
• Ensure procurement documentation, contracts, approvals and sourcing records are maintained in accordance with company policies.

JazzWorld is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

What are we looking for and what does it require to be the Expert Marketing & Administration Procurement?

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, Economics or a related discipline. MBA/Supply Chain qualification will be an advantage.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in Procurement, preferably with strong exposure to Indirect Procurement.
• Proven experience in managing end-to-end sourcing and procurement processes.
• Hands-on experience in Marketing, Administration, Corporate Services or other indirect categories will be preferred.
• Strong understanding of procurement policies, sourcing methodologies, commercial evaluation and supplier management.
• Experience in managing RFPs/RFQs, e-auctions, negotiations and contract finalization.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to analyze pricing, TCO, cost drivers and market benchmarks.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to work effectively with senior internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Strong negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle, SAP or other ERP/procurement systems.
• Familiarity with e-sourcing platforms, spend analytics, dashboards and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical skills and a solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously while meeting timelines.
• Strong ownership, attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Ability to challenge requirements constructively and identify commercially sustainable solutions.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.

Preferred Competencies

• Procurement & Commercial: Strategic sourcing, Indirect procurement, Supplier negotiation, Cost optimization, Commercial evaluation, Contract management, Supplier performance management.
• Business & Stakeholder Management: Stakeholder engagement, Requirement gathering, Project management, Cross-functional collaboration, Vendor relationship management.
• Analytical & Digital: Spend analysis, Market benchmarking, Procurement dashboards, ERP / e-procurement systems, Data-driven decision making.

Why join JazzWorld?

As a certified Top Employer, JazzWorld reflects workplace standards benchmarked against leading global organizations, demonstrating our commitmnet to creating an environment where people can thrive and perform at their best. Our teams are driven by the belief that every JazzWorld employee should be inspired to live better every day, enabled by forward-looking leadership, an open culture, meaningful work, and continuous opportunities to learn and grow.

Our core values - Customer Obsession, Truthful, Innovation, Collaboration, and Entrepreneurial shape how we think, decide, and lead. They encourage us to challenge convention, act with accountability, work as one team, and create solutions that truly matter for our customers and communities.

As Pakistan's largest digital operator, JazzWorld serves over 100 million through connectivity, digital services, financial inclusion, entertainment, and insurance. Joining us means being part of transformation at a national scale; expanding access, unlocking opportunity, and building a more connected digital future.

At JazzWorld, everything we do is rooted in one shared ambition. This purpose defines how we work, the progress we enable, and the difference we strive to make every day a Better Life For All.