Media Buyer is responsible for maximizing the impact of advertising campaigns. Coordinates the development and execution of media and advertising plans that support the client's overall marketing strategy, tactics, message, and objectives. Being a Media Buyer uses analytics to design innovative strategies to ensure the client's marketing campaigns reach the target audience. Negotiates media buys, pricing, and media placement scheduling with vendors. Additionally, Media Buyer collaborates with stakeholders and vendors to execute plans and control pacing, optimization, and timelines for campaigns. Conducts research on new media strategies, platforms, and channels to utilize for future campaigns or ongoing campaign evolvement. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a manager. The Media Buyer work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Media Buyer typically requires 4-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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The Buyer procures materials, supplies, services, and MRO in a timely manner at the most efficient cost to fulfill customer commitments and achieve company KPI(s).
**Essential Functions/Key Deliverables**
Communicate with suppliers to obtain product and service information including price, availability, and delivery.
Gather quotations, examine bids, review contracts, negotiates pricing & contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority, and makes recommendations for awards.
Makes tactical buying decisions. Execute on corporate sourcing programs and ensure compliance to all purchasing protocols.
Accurately enter all requisitions / purchase orders in the system on time, submit accurate orders to suppliers, and obtains written acknowledgements from suppliers.
Monitor vendor performance for quality and delivery.
Work with all necessary departments to ensure spending budgets are achieved while maintaining necessary stock to deliver on our KPIs.
Monitor and reduce on-hand inventories. Analyze inventory levels. Prepares liability reports for excess and obsolete management.
Maintains procurement records on services and goods purchased, costs, delivery, and inventories. Champion procurement reporting and metrics.
Manages suppliers for price, delivery and quality expectations and escalates when appropriate.
Performs other tasks reasonably commensurate with the role, as needed.
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