Procurement Analyst - Marketing Services Procurement- 3+ Years - Mumbai (Contractual Role)
Are you a procurement professional with expertise in Indirect Procurement and Marketing Category Management? Step into a high-impact role as a Procurement Analyst, supporting sourcing, supplier management, contract negotiation, procurement analytics, category strategy and cost optimization for a global client.
Location- Mumbai
Your Future Employer: A globally respected business advisory firm empowering clients across industries with data-driven strategies and transformative solutions
Responsibilities:
1. Managing end-to-end indirect sourcing activities across marketing services (advertising, media, PR, events).
2. Driving supplier evaluations, RFx events, and contract negotiations with creative and media agencies.
3. Building and maintaining strong vendor relationships to ensure delivery excellence.
4. Performing spend analysis, cost benchmarking, and procurement analytics.
5. Ensuring compliance with sourcing policies and optimizing category management practices.
Requirements:
1. 4–6 years of experience in indirect procurement; hands-on sourcing expertise in advertising, media buying, PR, digital marketing, event services, and creative agencies.
2. Strong knowledge of category management and vendor sourcing strategies.
3. Proficient in SAP Ariba, Coupa, or Jaggaer.
4. Excellent negotiation, stakeholder engagement, and data analysis skills.
5. Comfortable working in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
What’s in it for you?
Contribute to a global sourcing initiative, work with top industry professionals, and build specialized skills in indirect marketing procurement—all in a collaborative, learning-focused setting.
Reach Us: If you feel this opportunity is well aligned with your career progression plans, please feel free to reach me with your updated profile at vanika.arora@crescendogroup.in for a confidential discussion on role.
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