Media Buyer Job at KP Recruiting Group in Boston
KP Recruiting Group, Boston, MA, United States, 02298
KP Recruiting Group is a consulting firm that provides leadership and exceptional talent to some of the world’s leading companies. Headquartered in the Midwest, KP Recruiting Group has successfully completed countless engagements across the United States. We represent clients in all industries and all sizes. Our mission is to provide exceptional client and candidate experiences in order to get the best possible results. On behalf of our client, we are excited to present the following confidential role. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing the opportunity!
This is a full-time permanent role
Hybrid role - 3 days a week on site
The Role:
The Media Buyer will be responsible for implementing sourcing strategies according to category management strategies and leading sourcing for the category of spend, geographic scope, and across all business units. This includes activities such as partnering with the internal business teams to support their objectives, assisting with building project scopes, consolidating all business needs and specifications, conducting Global Request for Proposal (RFP), negotiating contract renewals, rate cards/discount schedules, and managing overall relationships with key suppliers.
We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible.
Job Duties:
- Manage savings pipeline, lead RFIs/RFPs, and conduct contract negotiations to achieve targets.
- Lead local projects, report on performance, savings, and risks, and stay updated on market trends.
- Run SRM programs, handle pre/post-audit management, crisis situations, and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
- Support Global and North America Lead Buyers in executing category strategies for North America, aligning local and global needs.
- Develop strong partnerships with key internal customers and present procurement strategies for input.
- Identify cross-GBU synergies and troubleshoot marketing and media buying issues.
- Benchmark against industry best practices and implement corrective actions for non-compliant processes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
- 5+ years in Media planning/buying, 2+ years in procurement role preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Procurement techniques, processes, and best practices.
- Proven ability to build relationships, manage projects, and work independently on multiple priorities in a multi-cultural environment.
- Strong media planning skills across channels including social, programmatic, display, print, OOH, search, and TV.
- Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Creative thinker who challenges the status quo, adapts quickly, and seeks continuous improvement.
- Deep understanding of the North America paid media landscape and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with creative, data, and marketing teams.
Company Benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
- Generous Vacation Policy
- 401k with Roth option & 8% Company Match
- Profit Sharing
- Annual Bonus Potential
- 9 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 1 Floating)
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability
- Annual Merit Raises
- Opportunities for Internal Mobility
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Earn More with our Employee Referral Program
- Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
- Opportunities for Community Engagement