Procurement Lead - Influencer Marketing

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Procurement Lead to oversee vendor management and procurement for influencer partnerships and related production activities. This individual will play a pivotal role in cost management, budgeting, and ensuring deliverables are executed efficiently across different teams. The ideal candidate will have expertise in influencer cost evaluation, vendor negotiations, and procurement strategies, with a background in agency and client-side operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage Vendors & Partnerships:

• Build strong relationships with influencer agencies, production partners, and vendors.
• Negotiate deals and secure volume discounts to save costs.
• Ensure vendors deliver quality work on time.

2. Budgeting & Cost Management:

• Analyse influencer costs and compare pricing across platforms.
• Create and monitor budgets for campaigns and projects.
• Keep expenses aligned with planned budgets.

3. Oversee Deliverables:

• Work with different teams (content creators, production units) to align deliverables and timelines.
• Ensure deliverables are consistent and meet expectations.

4. Influencer Knowledge:

• Stay updated on influencer trends, costs, and the best practices for working with them.
• Help choose the right influencers for campaigns based on impact and cost.

5. Collaborate with Clients:

• Understand client needs and turn them into actionable procurement plans.
• Work closely with internal teams to meet client goals.

6. Data & Reporting:

• Keep accurate records of vendor costs, agreements, and performance.
• Use data to identify ways to save money and improve processes.

Required skillset:

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, vendor management, or influencer marketing.
• Strong understanding of influencer pricing, budgeting, and vendor management.
• Great negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables.