Procurement Officer-Marketing Services

Key Responsibilities:

• Source and manage vendors for marketing-related requirements, including:
• Advertising and creative agencies
• Digital marketing and media buying partners
• Print production (posters, flyers, menus, packaging materials)
• Store branding and visual merchandising suppliers
• Event activation and mall marketing partners
• Support seasonal and promotional campaigns (e.g., holiday campaigns, product launches).
• Develop and maintain a strong pool of accredited marketing suppliers.
• Evaluate vendor performance based on quality, timeliness, cost efficiency, and brand alignment.
• Ensure vendors comply with brand guidelines and company standards
• Lead price negotiations, contracts, and service agreements to achieve best value.
• Benchmark costs for production, media placements, and in-store marketing materials.
• Recommend cost-saving strategies without compromising product and brand presentation.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing and Brand teams to understand campaign requirements.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of marketing materials for store rollouts and promotions.
• Monitor production timelines for collaterals (e.g., packaging, POSM, signage).
• Prepare and review contracts, purchase orders, and agreements for marketing services.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and audit requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation of supplier engagements and transactions.
• Track marketing spend against budget allocations.
• Validate supplier billing, media placements, and project deliverables.
• Provide reports and insights on cost efficiency and vendor utilization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, or Supply Chain Management.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in procurement, preferably handling marketing services or indirect spend.
• Experience in retail, food & beverage, or FMCG industry is an advantage.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Familiarity with marketing campaign execution and store-level activations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and procurement systems.