Assistant Manager- Procurement

As an Assistant Manager for ATL & BTL Marketing and Packaging Procurement at Tata CLiQ, you will be responsible for driving end-to-end sourcing and procurement of marketing services. Your role will involve a deep understanding of media buying, creative services, experiential marketing, and agency management. Working closely with cross-functional teams and external vendors, you will ensure cost-effective, compliant, and efficient marketing procurement while upholding brand standards. Your key responsibilities will include managing procurement across Above-the-Line (ATL) channels such as TV, radio, cinema, digital video, print, and outdoor, as well as leading Below-the-Line (BTL) sourcing activities including in-store branding, events, retail activations, and influencer marketing. You will also be involved in identifying and onboarding creative, media, and activation agencies, negotiating contracts, and maintaining preferred vendor rosters. Collaborating with digital teams, you will procure services for SEO/SEM, performance marketing, content creation, and digital production partners. Additionally, you will be responsible for sourcing and managing vendors for marketing collaterals, event services, and packaging materials. Your role will also involve managing marketing budgets, ensuring compliance with contracts, and engaging with stakeholders to provide market intelligence on industry trends and best practices. To qualify for this role, you should have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Mass Communication, or a related field, with an MBA being preferred. You should possess at least 6-8 years of relevant experience in marketing procurement or operations, particularly within e-commerce, FMCG, retail, or advertising sectors. Proficiency in ATL/BTL channels, digital marketing, agency ecosystems, RFP management, contract negotiation, and marketing budget control is essential. Key skills and competencies required for this role include strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, proficiency in marketing procurement processes and sourcing tools, excellent communication, stakeholder management, collaboration abilities, attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Familiarity with SAP or similar procurement platforms is considered an advantage for this position.,