Purchasing Manager - Marketing Category

Michael Page

Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ref: HP350-2434

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

• Create an integrated supplier strategy and work with stakeholders to attain the goals
• Develop and cultivate relationships with suppliers and marketing agencies
• Negotiate supplier contracts, net rates and promotions
• Identify and communicate cost savings and implement through new marketing agencies
• Manage all ATL & BTL suppliers and analyse cost saving
• Recommend new suppliers who can deliver high quality at a reduced cost

Requirements

• Travel industry experience and/or training is a must
• 2-3 years experience within marketing procurement is a MUST
• 2-3 years experience managing key ATL, BTL marketing agencies is a MUST
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning
• Personable interaction and ability to create and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and team members.
• The ability to travel by air, car and train for approximately 10% of work schedule, to include international travel, travel to corporate headquarters and trade shows.
• Effective negotiation/selling skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to proactively engage with internal and external contributors to deliver desired results
• Strong initiative and time management skills

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.

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Marketing Manager salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 15,000

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