Technology Procurement/Category Manager

Kantar Media is a global leader in data, insights, and consulting services, specialising in media measurement, audience analysis, and advertising effectiveness. As people increasingly move across channels and platforms, our data and audience measurement, targeting, analytics and advertising intelligence services unlock insights to inform powerful decision-making. We help brands, agencies, and media owners navigate the complex world of media and advertising through cutting-edge technology and deep expertise. Our presence in over 80 countries and innovative approach has earned us a global reputation for delivering actionable insights that shape the future of the media landscape.

Job Details
Overview
Exciting opportunity to join a green-field Procurement function managing approximately $140m of global third party spend in a fast moving and dynamic environment.

This role will manage sourcing and purchasing activities across Kantar Media, mainly focussed on IT and Telecoms spend categories, developing sourcing strategies to ensure the acquisition of goods and services at competitive prices whilst managing risk and procurement process compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Sourcing and Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best quality products and services at the most competitive prices. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure quality and reliability.
• Procurement Strategy Development: Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with the organization's goals and objectives, ensuring compliance with policies and legal requirements.
• Cost Management: Monitor and analyse procurement costs, suggesting methods to reduce expenditures while maintaining quality standards.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal departments to understand their procurement needs and ensure that procurement policies support organizational requirements.
• Risk Management: Assess and mitigate risks associated with procurement activities, including sustainability and ethical considerations.
• Reporting and Analysis: Create and manage procurement reports, analysing data to inform decision-making and improve procurement processes.

Capbilities And Experience

• Strong Procurement/Category experience in a fast-moving global environment
• In-depth Technology category management experience, market trends and pricing strategies
• Proven track record in developing and implementing sourcing strategies to deliver improved supplier cost performance.
• Extensive knowledge of the fundamentals of purchasing, negotiation and contracting
• Experience with Industry standard ERP systems.
• Experience with global purchasing organisations and global suppliers
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Proficiency in financial analysis
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficient in supplier management and relationship building
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Bachelors Degree and/or MCIPS

Country
United Kingdom

Why join Kantar Media?
We pride ourselves on understanding people, and what makes us think and act the way we do.

And because we know people, we like to make sure our own people are being looked after as well. Equality of opportunity for everyone is our highest priority and we support our colleagues to work in a way that supports their health and wellbeing. While we encourage teams to spend part of their working week in the office, we understand no one size fits all; our approach is flexible to ensure everybody feels included, accepted, and that we can win together. We're dedicated to creating an inclusive culture and value the diversity of our people, clients, suppliers and communities, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds and sections of society. Even if you feel like you're not an exact match, we'd love to receive your application and talk to you about this job or others at Kantar Media.