What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Buyer Media & Comms position at Switch4 LLC?
Title: Regional Buyer in Media & Communications
Location: Cambridge, MA | Morristown, NJ | Bridgewater, NJ
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent
Summary
As a Regional Buyer in Media & Communications, you will be responsible for implementing sourcing strategies according to category management guidelines and leading sourcing for the category of spend, geographic scope, and across all business units. This includes activities such as partnering with internal teams to support their objectives, assisting with building project scopes, consolidating business needs and specifications, conducting global Request for Proposals (RFPs), negotiating contract renewals, rate cards, and discount schedules, and managing relationships with key suppliers.
Main Responsibilities
Location: Cambridge, MA | Morristown, NJ | Bridgewater, NJ
Job Type: Full Time/Permanent
Summary
As a Regional Buyer in Media & Communications, you will be responsible for implementing sourcing strategies according to category management guidelines and leading sourcing for the category of spend, geographic scope, and across all business units. This includes activities such as partnering with internal teams to support their objectives, assisting with building project scopes, consolidating business needs and specifications, conducting global Request for Proposals (RFPs), negotiating contract renewals, rate cards, and discount schedules, and managing relationships with key suppliers.
Main Responsibilities
- Support Lead Buyers in executing category strategies, aligning local and global needs.
- Manage savings pipeline, lead RFIs/RFPs, and conduct contract negotiations to meet targets.
- Lead local projects, report on performance, savings, and risks, and stay updated on market trends.
- Run Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs, handle pre/post-audit management, crisis situations, and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
- Develop strong partnerships with key internal stakeholders and present procurement strategies for input.
- Identify cross-functional synergies and troubleshoot media buying issues.
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
- 5 years of experience in media planning/buying, with at least 2 years in a procurement role preferred.
- Strong knowledge of procurement techniques, processes, and best practices.
- Proven ability to build relationships, manage projects, and work independently on multiple priorities in a multicultural environment.
- Strong media planning skills across channels including social, programmatic, display, print, out-of-home (OOH), search, and TV.
- Excellent analytical, communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Creative thinker who challenges the status quo, adapts quickly, and seeks continuous improvement.
- Deep understanding of the paid media landscape and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with creative, data, and marketing teams.
