Sourcing Media Services /CMI -Manager

Job Title :

Sourcing Media Services/CMI Manager- REMOTE- EST HoursPosition Type :

ContractLocation :

BERKELEY HEIGHTS, New JerseyRemote Work :

100%BranchPrimary SkillsManagerSourcing Media Services /CMI -ManagerLocation: Based in New Jersey -remote with east coast hours preferred

As the

Sourcing

Media/CMI

Manager,

you will responsible to develop, provide and implement sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, practicing formalized sourcing best practices and abiding by standards and procedures. You will be also responsible for identifying and implementing cost savings initiatives while improving the quality of L'Oreal's supplier base and optimizing performance across L'Oreal USA.In this position you will work in close partnership with the US Sourcing, US Business Partners, CDMO Media & CMI teams as well as L'Oreal USA brand teams to support key media (digital and non-digital media) initiatives. You will report directly into the Senior Manager of Sourcing..This role provides the opportunity to enhance and develop invaluable business skills through training, networking and on-the-job experience. You will have the opportunity to be part of a new and exciting area that is changing every day - working on existing and emerging areas of marketing and advertising services and technologies - while ensuring L'Oreal's values and processes.Your responsibilities:Support implementation of WW (World Wide) + US Media/CMI Strategy to the L'Oreal USA BusinessPrepare purchasing projects and define objectives, resources, timelines scope, and supplier selection criteriaConsolidate & Manage L'Oreal USA Spend, Investments & InitiativesIdentify Stakeholders needs, market trends & innovationsCo-own the L'Oreal USA Media + CMI supplier relationships with internal stakeholdersOnboard Local Agencies and Consolidate NA evaluation / KPIsBenchmark with best in class on the local marketManage project-based media deals and contractsServe as day-to-day contact for marketing teams and support them on their key projectsIdentify YoY initiatives (savings, process, etc.) and develop a roadmap for implementationSupport key initiatives through research, information gathering and strategic development. Provide regular spend reports across media categories and work with Sourcing Teams and worldwide category teams to gather input on needs and priorities plus identify opportunitiesYour Experience / Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economy, Engineering, Data Analytics, Marketing, Media category expertise or related discipline; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.5+ years preferably within a Sourcing/Procurement team with experience in strategic sourcing and category management or at Media/CMI/Marketing Agency.Your Skills:

Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influenceStrong project management and analytical skillsAutonomous with high level of drive and energyExcellent oral and written communication and presentation skillsTeam player and a self-starter; curious and Out of the box thinking;Experience in Marketing or Media Procurement - As a plusAbility to develop a strategic Point of View on existing or social media e-commerce, emerging platforms - As a plusUnderstanding of the media agency and ad tech ecosystem (Ad Serving, Demand Side Platforms (DSPs), Supply Side Platforms (SSPs) - As a plusUnderstanding of Consumer/Retailer Data ecosystem- As a plus