Head - Event Procurement - Media

Job Description

Sourcing guidelines:

- Event management companies of repute

- Event (marketing) teams of companies in FMCG/Telecom/durables verticals.

- Agencies specializing in activations

- TV production houses producing content like reality shows etc.

- Senior Member from Event Company: Fountainhead, DNA etc.

- Position will be based in Business and Commercials team

Candidate must have entire event negotiation skills

Target Companies : Wizcraft, Fountainhead or any event management company

About Function

- Supply chain management function is responsible for all kinds of procurement; logistics, warehousing, and government interface hat business are met.

Job Description : 

- Managing annual spend in Events, Campaigns, Seminars, Conferences & Exhibitions spread over different business verticals of the organization, Pan India

- Collaboration with key stakeholders to develop a Sourcing matrix whilst continuously improving the value derived

- Identification & Finalization of vendors basis Category Specializations and Commercials. Formulate & Execute contracts documents ensuring adherence to established processes collaborate with Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) teams in the region

- Accountable for procurement needs being appropriately sourced, building a strong network and Ensures adherence to established procedures on Pan India basis

- Bring cost efficiencies through strategic thinking and use of technology for efficient management of all projects.

- Create Deep understanding of various spend segments and induce new ideas in the value chain

Knowledge/ Skill requirement

- Good Knowledge of Indian Event market and understanding of Market Dynamics,

- Sound understanding of possible transformation initiatives in Procurement and spend optimization programs such as Zero-Based Budgeting, Standardization & rate contracting etc.

- Good Service provider connect Pan India and understanding of cost buildup pattern along the chain

- Experienced in ideating and delivering change initiatives. Bring industry trends and creative solutions to ensure BCCL is always best in class

- Resilience and ability to prioritize when confronting conflicting demand

- Be a team player and a positive influence at work. Proven ability to work in a cross-functional team

- Be resilient and agile to react and adapt to situations maximizing values and contribution to organization.

- Requirements for Education / Experience

- University degree; Master's degree preferred

- A minimum of 10 years experience in Procurement, specific to Event Procurement and/or applicable in the Media industry

- Effective communication and influencing skills, ability to convince and persuade others

- Experience in liaising with external agencies and various departments at time of need.