Business Analyst 2 - Marketing Procurement Manager

CLIENT HIGHLIGHTThe client you will be working for is a Top 20 Fortune Global 500 Consumer Electronics and Technology Company. This opportunity will give you experience in the technology sector in the United States with a company that is a globally recognized leader in smartphones, televisions, home appliances, and semiconductor innovation — and one of the most well-known brands in the world.LOCATIONPlano, TX, USA.COMPENSATIONUSD $55.55/hr.SCHEDULEFully on-site, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.CONTRACT TERM12-month contract with a very high likelihood of extension/conversion to full-time.POSITION OVERVIEWThis role leads competitive bid, quote, and RFx processes for marketing initiatives, with a focus on retail campaigns, in-store marketing, shopper marketing, POS, and promotions. The role negotiates rates and terms with agencies and marketing suppliers, validates new vendor requests, verifies that contracts match negotiated pricing and scope, supports compliance reporting, and recommends process and system improvements in marketing procurement.RESPONSIBILITIESIn this position, either directly or through others, the candidate will: Marketing Competitive Bid/Quote Management: Lead competitive bidding and quote processes for marketing initiatives, with a focus on retail campaigns, in-store marketing, shopper marketing, POS, and promotions. RFx Management: Develop and manage RFx events (RFI/RFP/RFQ) for creative, media, print, digital, and retail activation agencies and suppliers. Policy Support: Maintain local and global competitive bidding standards and policies tailored to retail marketing and store execution. Compliance and Reporting: Prepare and provide reports to Compliance and Internal Audit to ensure processes meet company policy and regulatory expectations. Project Planning and Roadmap: Work with marketing and retail business teams to translate annual/seasonal plans into a sourcing roadmap. Support intake, prioritization, and project planning to ensure procurement is engaged early and aligned to timelines. Negotiation Strategies: Execute retail-specific strategies for rate and term negotiations. Develop negotiation strategies that reflect retail realities (tight timelines, seasonal peaks, in-store needs). Lead rate negotiations with agencies and marketing suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and flexibility for retail campaigns. Legal Contract Review: Verify that commercial terms align with negotiated pricing and scope. Identify discrepancies and drive corrections before execution. Vendor Validation: Validate new marketing and retail vendor requests for business fit, duplication, risk, and alignment with preferred supplier strategies. Coordinate with risk, finance, and legal teams as part of the onboarding and approval process. System and Process Improvements: Use data and stakeholder feedback to identify gaps in marketing procurement workflows and tools (e.g., BQMS, CLM, intake forms). Recommend and support implementation of process and system enhancements that improve speed, compliance, transparency, and user experience.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. 10+ years of experience at the client company in procurement or a related field. Proven expertise in marketing procurement with a focus on retail campaigns. Strong analytical skills and ability to manage complex procurement processes. Excellent negotiation and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).NECESSARY SKILLS/ATTRIBUTESThe following skills and abilities must be demonstrated at a proficient level: Ability to gather and analyze data from multiple sources, prepare spreadsheets, charts, graphs, and tables of information, and plan/prioritize multiple work assignments. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage progress for multiple activities at once, and work independently within a team environment to achieve collective goals and meet established deadlines. Ability to develop and maintain excellent working relationships with multiple levels within the company and with external contacts, including vendors, third-party partners, and other client subsidiaries. Keen sense of ethics and discretion, with an eye to anticipate potential conflicts of interest. Strategic sourcing and procurement management. Competitive bidding and RFx management. Retail marketing and shopper marketing expertise. Contract negotiation and legal review. Vendor management and onboarding. Process improvement and system optimization. Analytical thinking and problem-solving. Collaboration and stakeholder management. Attention to detail and compliance awareness. Adaptability to retail-specific challenges (e.g., tight timelines, seasonal peaks). Leadership and project management. #J-18808-Ljbffr WCL Group