1407 Media buying specialist - Group Procurement

CarlsbergGroup Procurement is looking for execution focused & stronglydriven senior procurement manager with experience in Media Buying &planning.
CarlsbergGroup Procurement situated in Copenhagen is a team of 26 dynamic &dedicated procurement professionals working systematically and crossfunctionally with all levels of the Carlsberg Group aiming at creatingsignificant bottom line savings & adding commercial value astrusted business advisors.
Opportunity to become Carlsberg's expert in media buying
AsSenior Procurement Manager - Media Buying you will firstly act asCarlsberg's expert & consultant on Media Buying across the groupand will together with Group Sales, Marketing & Innovation set thescene for the future media buying processes in Carlsberg. Your focuswill be to set up models, mechanisms, processes and procedures tosecure the most cost efficient media buying for Carlsberg bothinternational & local and in the process raise the knowledge levelof the media buying parameters within the group. It is expected thatthe position will develop into a role as general Media buying expertcross media types & markets. You will be responsible &accountable for reporting findings, benefits, setting up models &systems and securing bottom line impact.
Inyour work there will be a close cooperation with you colleagues inGroup Sales Marketing & Innovation, Group Procurement, countrymarketing directors, and brand managers across the group as well aswith other relevant stakeholders in Carlsberg business units. Youreport to the Group Category Director - Sales & marketing in GroupProcurement.
We are looking for a strong personality combined with experience in Media Buying. To succeed in the position it is expected that you:

• Areable to combine your experience with Media Buying (min. 2-3 years) witha higher theoretical and commercial background, similar to a Masterdegree.
• Demonstratea cost conscious and analytical mind-set, and have proven experience inmedia field. Media knowledge across all media types including new mediawill be considered a plus.
• Have acquired skills within international contract negotiations and experience with international commercial agreements.
• Have an understanding of general marketing and communication and an excellent network within the media area.

As a person you

• Aredynamic & dedicated and through you strong personality youdemonstrate a natural empowerment in your dealings with all types ofstakeholders.
• Havea strong analytical mindset and working with numbers is natural to you.You deal with projects in a structured approach, which enables you tomanage change & deadlines.
• Haveexcellent skills in communication and networking and you work withempathy and natural strong drive towards all colleagues in theorganisation. You have a high flexibility and accept travelling as apart of the job.
• Are fluently in English, both written and verbally.

Challenges & career opportunities in an international FMCG cooperation
CarlsbergBreweries offers you a challenging environment, where you will have theopportunity to influence a new group area with high priority fromMarketing & Procurement. Further there is an opportunity expandyour international network.
Application deadline: 31 July 2009. Please apply via the link below




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