Global Category Sourcing Expert

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom The LEGO Group Full time

Job Description

Are you a skilled procurement professional looking to leverage your expertise in sourcing and procurement to drive business growth? We are seeking a talented Senior Sourcing Specialist to join our Marketing Services Media and PR category team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in procurement, with a focus on sourcing and procurement of agency services across Media and PR, including media publishers, public relations, and influencer marketing. The successful candidate will also have excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.

The role will involve:

  • Supporting and implementing the Global Category Strategy
  • Securing strong global and regional partner management
  • Providing regular updates on global and regional market intelligence insights
  • Building and maintaining a regional supplier base, including contract negotiation, relationship building, risk management, and supplier performance

The successful candidate will be a key member of our Marketing Services Media and PR category team, working closely with our media and PR colleagues to ensure that our agency and supplier partners deliver as promised.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a generous bonus scheme, family care leave, insurances, wellness programs, colleague discounts, and a hybrid work policy.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in procurement or a similar position
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Experience using Microsoft Office suite of tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
  • Previous experience working with SAP/COUPA
  • Experience within the marketing services category, particularly in Media Services, Public Relations, Creative Services, and AdTech services
  • Takes initiative, recognizes, and acts on opportunities
  • Thrives and contributes best in a team setting


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