Associate Manager, Procurement Media Services
📍 Location: Piscataway, NJ (Onsite, occasional travel)
💼 Employment Type: Full-time | Associate Level
💵 Salary Range: $106,400 – $150,000 (USD)
👤 Vacancies: 1
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Not available
🛂 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
About the Role
Are you passionate about driving innovation and making an impact through strategic procurement? As the Media Services Procurement Associate Manager, you’ll help shape and execute sourcing strategies for over $800MM in media initiatives across North America.
This role offers the opportunity to influence supplier relationships, optimize media investments, and deliver meaningful value across marketing, media, and advertising categories. You’ll join a procurement team that champions innovation, enables growth, and leverages advanced technologies to fuel long-term business success.
Key Responsibilities
Lead sourcing, negotiation, and contracting processes across media, e-commerce, retail media, influencer, advertising production, and agency operations.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to drive collaboration and continuous improvement.
Develop and implement innovative media sourcing strategies, identifying opportunities for growth, savings, and efficiency.
Conduct market analysis, supplier segmentation, and spend analytics to inform strategic decisions and deliver KPIs.
Foster supplier diversity and manage Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies while leading RFI/RFP processes, risk management, and digital transformation projects.
Required Qualifications
✅ Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Sourcing, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, or related field
✅ 8+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, Media, or Marketing-related roles
Preferred Qualifications
⭐ Proven ability to analyze complex data, develop strategies, and negotiate contracts
⭐ Deep understanding of media and advertising operations in CPG or agency environments
⭐ Advanced skills in supplier evaluation, contract negotiation, and cost management
⭐ Proficiency with procurement software and exposure to digital/data analytics
⭐ Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a track record of impactful project execution
Compensation & Benefits
💵 Base Salary: $106,400 – $150,000 (USD)
🎯 Bonus: Not eligible
📈 Equity/Commission: Not available
📦 Relocation: Not available
🩺 Benefits: Full (Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO, and more)
Ideal Candidate Profile
7–10 years of relevant experience
Strong leadership mindset, capable of influencing teams and driving change
A collaborative problem-solver with the ability to navigate complex supplier and stakeholder relationships
Willing to travel occasionally for key projects and supplier engagements