Global Production Procurement Director

Publicis Groupe; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Publicis Groupe in New York is seeking a Director, Global Category - Production to lead the global procurement strategy for Marketing Production and Agency Services. This hybrid role partners with agencies and stakeholders to drive commercial value, speed-to-market and creative excellence.

The role requires 8–15 years in procurement, across Marketing/Advertising categories, and a strong track record in negotiations, contract management and supplier governance. Based in NYC with global scope.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of procurement experience across Marketing, Creative, Production, Agency Services, Research or related categories.
• Experience leading sourcing activities, supplier negotiations and contract management.
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to structure agreements balancing value, agility, quality and risk.
• Understanding of agency, creative, production or marketing operating environments and the supplier landscape.
• Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders and suppliers across markets.
• Experience supporting regional or global procurement programmes in a multinational environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high‑value negotiations across creative, production, design, research, studio, content and marketing services suppliers.
• Negotiate and manage master service agreements, statements of work, production agreements, rate cards and supplier contracts.
• Own commercial strategy and negotiation positions including IP, usage rights, performance obligations and termination provisions.
• Develop contracting standards and supplier frameworks balancing value, flexibility and speed of execution.
• Support supplier reviews and ongoing supplier relationship management.

Skills

Procurement experience

Sourcing leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Global programs

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance or related discipline

Job description

Publicis Groupe in New York is seeking a Director, Global Category - Production to lead the global procurement strategy for Marketing Production and Agency Services. This hybrid role partners with agencies and stakeholders to drive commercial value, speed-to-market and creative excellence.

The role requires 8–15 years in procurement, across Marketing/Advertising categories, and a strong track record in negotiations, contract management and supplier governance. Based in NYC with global scope.