Global Procurement

About the Company

Resources is the backbone of Publicis Groupe, the world’s third-largest communications group. Formed in 1998 as a small team to service a few Publicis Groupe firms, Re : Sources has grown to 5,000+ people servicing a global network of prestigious advertising, public relations, media, healthcare, and digital marketing agencies. We provide technology solutions and business services including finance, accounting, legal, benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury, and risk management to help Publicis Groupe agencies do their best : create and innovate for their clients.

In addition to providing essential, everyday services to our agencies, Re : Sources develops and implements platforms, applications, and tools to enhance productivity, encourage collaboration, and enable professional and personal development. We continually transform to keep pace with our ever-changing communications industry and thrive on a spirit of innovation felt around the globe. With our support, Publicis Groupe agencies continue to create and deliver award-winning campaigns for their clients.

Publicis Groupe is one of the world's largest advertising agency holding companies and a global marketing, communications, and digital transformation leader. We utilize the Power of One operating model to integrate and develop competencies to increase business value for existing and future clients. Publicis Re : Sources is Groupe's Shared Services Platform, a centralized function supporting 63 markets and servicing a network of prestigious agencies across the globe. We have grown to 5,000+ professionals operating 40 shared service centers (SSCs). We provide technology solutions and business services, including finance, accounting, information technology, global security, legal, payroll and benefits, procurement, tax, real estate, treasury, and risk management, to help Publicis Groupe agencies do what they do best : create and innovate for their clients.

About the Role

The Senior Associate will be responsible for sourcing and procuring services and materials, negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. In addition, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including I.T., operations, and finance, to ensure that procurement strategies align with business goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

Manage discovery and preparation of RFP / RFI / RFQ as required using the approved Procurement toolkit documentation and processes

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and identify cost-saving opportunities

Conduct market research and supplier assessments to identify potential suppliers and evaluate their capabilities

Support the implementation of procurement strategies that optimize the cost, quality, and delivery of goods and services

Support the procurement process for goods and services, including vendor selection, price negotiation, and contract management to achieve the best value for the organization

Monitor & Manage supplier relationships and supplier performance, and implement corrective actions as needed

Stay current on industry trends and best practices in procurement and supply chain management

Monitor market trends and potential research suppliers to identify cost-saving opportunities

Liaise with the Vendor Management team to ensure continuity of supply and risk management of strategic contracts, making sure that the delivery matches the objectives and deliverables as set out in the contract schedules.

Liaise with other stakeholders like Legal, Global Security, Data Privacy, and IT teams during the process.

Qualifications

Educated to degree level or equivalent

CIPS qualified or working towards a CIPS qualification or related field

Required Skills

Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills

Strong negotiation and contract management skills

Sound financial analytical skills and a good understanding of contract law

Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, with a proven track record in managing strategic sourcing and supplier management

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Awareness of regulation and legislation on the markets involved

Proven ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

Ability to work effectively in a team / remote environment

A proven team player with impeccable attention to detail and the ability to prioritize deliverables in line with organizational strategy

Proficiency in procurement software and Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint

Experience with SAP and Ariba is a plus

Timezone adjustment may be required when working on Global projects