Indirect Procurement Specialist - Media & Digital Marketing

EMEA Recruitment is supporting a leading international organization in its search for an Indirect Procurement Specialist to join its Media & Digital Marketing procurement function in Amsterdam.

This is an excellent opportunity for a procurement professional with experience across media, digital marketing and agency spend categories to join a collaborative international business.

Working closely with stakeholders across Marketing, Brand, Digital, Finance and Legal, you'll lead strategic sourcing initiatives, manage supplier relationships and deliver commercial value across a diverse portfolio.

Key responsibilities of the Indirect Procurement Specialist:

• Lead strategic sourcing projects across Media & Digital Marketing spend categories, including media buying, digital media, creative agencies, content creation, influencer marketing, marketing technology, CRM platforms, analytics and market research
• Manage end-to-end procurement activity, from market engagement and supplier selection through to commercial negotiation and contract implementation
• Develop strong relationships with agency partners and strategic suppliers, driving performance, innovation and continuous improvement
• Partner with Marketing, Brand, Digital, Finance and Legal teams to provide commercial guidance and procurement expertise
• Deliver value through effective negotiation, supplier optimization and cost management initiatives
• Support category planning by analyzing market trends, supplier capabilities and commercial opportunities
• Negotiate robust commercial agreements, including agency remuneration models, service levels and contractual terms
• Monitor supplier performance against agreed KPIs and ensure contractual obligations are met
• Produce procurement reporting, spend analysis and savings tracking to support business decision-making
• Ensure procurement activities are delivered in line with internal governance, compliance requirements and procurement best practice

Candidate profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Procurement, Supply Chain, Marketing, Finance or a related discipline
• 3-5 years' experience within Procurement or Category Management, ideally across Media, Digital Marketing, Marketing Services or Agency spend
• Experience leading competitive sourcing exercises, commercial negotiations and supplier selection
• Strong understanding of the media and digital marketing supplier landscape
• Knowledge of agency remuneration models, marketing technology and digital procurement would be advantageous
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple business functions
• Experience using procurement platforms such as Ariba would be advantageous
• Fluent in English

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established international organization where you'll play a key role in shaping procurement strategy across a broad portfolio of marketing-related spend.

You'll work within a collaborative, international environment, partnering with senior stakeholders and suppliers to deliver commercial value while supporting innovation and business growth.

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We welcome all applications regardless of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion or beliefs, or sexual orientation.