MRO Purchasing Manager

Job Overview

Manage the procurement, commercial negotiation and overall project delivery of offline marketing and brand promotion resources across the UK. Oversee collaborations on advertising, events, entertainment and influencer projects to ensure efficient campaign delivery and effective cost control.

Key Responsibilities

1. Liaise, negotiate pricing and execute procurement for offline media resources including billboards, bus and taxi advertisements.
2. Lead resource negotiations, progress tracking and end-to-end delivery management for large-scale projects such as sports sponsorships, music festivals and commercial events.
3. Source and engage local influencers, conduct commercial negotiations and finalise contracts, as well as maintain the influencer resource database.
4. Source and manage suppliers covering advertising, event organisation and influencer agencies, and continuously optimise cooperation channels and resource quality.
5. Control procurement budgets and overall costs, review project performance and mitigate potential cooperation risks.
6. Monitor contract implementation, resolve operational issues promptly and ensure smooth delivery of all projects.
7. Conduct market research on the UK marketing industry, build up a pool of high-quality resources and support ongoing brand promotion initiatives.

Requirements

1. Possess excellent command of authentic English. You have lived and built your career in the UK long-term, with in-depth knowledge of local culture and marketing operations, established valuable local networks, and hold full eligibility to work full-time in the UK.
2. Bachelor’s degree or above, with proven experience in media buying and commercial cooperation overseas, and solid familiarity with the UK marketing landscape.
3. Sound understanding of the workflows and business models for outdoor advertising, transit media, sports sponsorships and influencer marketing.
4. Strong capabilities in commercial negotiation, cost control and multi-project management. Resilient under pressure and results-driven.
5. Existing connections with UK local media, event operators and influencers are highly preferred. Experience working for international brands expanding overseas will be an advantage.
6. Meticulous working attitude, strong risk awareness and excellent communication and coordination skills.

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