Senior Procurement Specialist Marketing & Media Services

Confidential Jobs; New Jersey; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Specialist to lead the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle and manage initiatives across media buying and marketing services. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with significant procurement experience and has a proven track record managing substantial projects. This full-time position emphasizes strong communication skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in media buying or marketing services sourcing.
• Proven track record managing multi-million-dollar sourcing projects.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing lifecycle and strategy development for procurement.
• Advise stakeholders on supplier capabilities and best practices.
• Negotiate contracts and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Media buying expertise

Contract drafting and negotiation

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA or Supply Chain specialization

Tools

Excel (pivot tables)

PowerPoint

Job description

Senior Procurement Specialist – Marketing & Media Services

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle: strategy development, competitive tenders, supplier evaluation, and contract negotiation/execution
• Advise stakeholders on supplier capabilities, market trends, and best practices in marketing and media procurement
• Manage sourcing initiatives across a wide range of categories (media buying, events, experiential, print, advertising, sponsorships, etc.)
• Provide subject-matter expertise in media buying, including: media strategy development (TV, radio, digital, print, etc.), negotiation & purchasing with agencies and publishers, campaign management and budget optimization, performance analysis and reporting, market research and competitive benchmarking
• Draft and negotiate contracts, ensuring optimal commercial terms and compliance with internal standards
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
• Contribute to sourcing area plans, category strategies, and market intelligence initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or Supply Chain specialization a plus
• Significant experience in media buying, marketing services sourcing, or related procurement functions
• Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar sourcing projects
• Strong expertise in contract drafting, negotiation, and vendor management
• Analytical and financial skills for evaluating campaign data, budgets, and cost models
• Proficiency with sourcing systems, Excel (pivot tables), and PowerPoint
• Strong communication and influencing skills with senior stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Team-oriented, adaptable, and motivated professional

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services

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