Marketing Procurement Manager - EMEA
Dubai
Regular
Corporate Function / Support - Procurement
Responsibilities
About the Team
Procurement aims to provide high-quality purchasing solutions for the company and establish a global platform for purchasing resources. Through providing professional management of procurement resources, selecting high-quality suppliers, and managing supplier performance, we aim to improve the efficiency, cost-effectiveness and compliance of the company's procurement practices, fostering a sustainable business environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead sourcing initiatives across marketing categories (e.g. media, creative agencies, production, digital marketing, events, PR), securing competitive and value-driven commercial terms.
- Manage the end-to-end procurement process for marketing-related goods and services, from strategic planning and vendor selection through to contract execution and delivery.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key marketing suppliers and agencies, tracking performance through regular reviews and ensuring service-level agreements are met.
- Partner closely with internal stakeholders including Marketing, Brand, Legal, and Finance to understand business objectives, influence decision-making, and provide procurement expertise tailored to marketing spend.
- Conduct ongoing market intelligence and benchmarking to stay abreast of pricing trends, supplier innovations, and industry dynamics, with a focus on marketing and communications.
- Ensure procurement activities within the marketing category are compliant with internal policies, governance frameworks, and ethical standards.
- Develop and implement category strategies and cost-saving initiatives within marketing procurement to drive efficiency, transparency, and value across campaigns and initiatives.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with diverse, cross-functional teams and stakeholders across multiple time zones, ensuring seamless project execution and alignment with global organisational objectives.
- Ability to analyse data, make informed decisions, and solve complex problems.
- Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis.
- Ability to manage ambiguity, conflict, and change effectively in a fast-moving, ever evolving working environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Experience managing a full procurement lifecycle in a global organisation.
- Proven experience as a Procurement Manager with a strong track record in marketing procurement within a multinational organisation.
- In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, best practices, and marketing spend trends in the EMEA region.
- Familiarity with procurement software and tools such as Ariba and Coupa.
Job Information
About Us
Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok, Lemon8, CapCut and Pico as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.
Why Join ByteDance
Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.
As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.
Diversity & Inclusion
ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.
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