Latam Media Procurement Manager

**This is an Individual Contributor role****About us**:For 135+ years The Coca-Cola Company has grown to be the most recognizable brand in the world. For over a century we have been leading marketing and media innovations and much of the way media is consumed today is directly influenced from our business practices. Today we continue to innovate and reach billions of consumers with our brands and much of that reach is through Media spend. We're growing our Global Media Procurement team and excited to be adding a new Manager in our LATAM region. If you are interested in working in a world-class procurement team then we would love to speak with you**About the job**:The LATAM Media Procurement Manager manages strategic sourcing initiatives for The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) as part of the Global Media Procurement team and is responsible for delivery within LATAM. The role partners closely with the marketing organizations and supports within the global media teams and PACS performance teamsThis person ensures we manage the performance of best ‘fit for purpose’ partners to support our marketing needs and global vision of simplifying and scaling, delivering outstanding contracts and exceptional value to the business and ensure the ongoing management, optimization and success of the partnerships.This role is responsible for their LATAM footprint and supports the overall $2bn USD media spend. It is a strong frontline role and reports to the Global Media Procurement Senior Director.**Organizational Impact**:- Remit is LATAM but may be required at times to support other teams- Execution of global strategy and recommending strategies and plans with direct impact on results- Coaches lower-level professionals in skills, delegates work to them and reviews it- Support on ME&E workstream and performance results- Represent the function of marketing procurement internally and externally to support a progressive, modern and dynamic approach to business.**Innovation & Complexity**- Responsible for making improvements of processes, systems or products to optimize performance- Solve problems by identifying the root cause and modifying solutions applied to similar- Able to work well across multifunctions and as part of a global team- Competent and comfortable with data and able to represent this in a way that is clearly understood in the business and drives action**Communication & Influence**- Requires ability to influence parties within and outside the job function at an operational level regarding policies, procedures and practices- Communicates with parties within and outside of own job function- Frequently required to communicate with parties external to the organization- Requires ability to communicate with marketers easily**Behaviors**- Able to work across functions and teams supporting one TCCC supporting the bigger picture at all times- Act Like an Owner & own the delivery of results and collaborate well with others to achieve end goals.- Open minded and looking to continuously learn and adapt- Able to constructively challenge and build trusted relationships- Positive mindset, curious, hungry to learn and grow and develop Self & Others.- Able to work at pace and manage several projects simultaneously- Able to manage workload independently**Skills**- Good understanding of digital and data technologies to plan, buy and measure media campaigns- Deep insight into how the media industry works and strong knowledge of the field and key players.- Experience of working closely with marketing teams, partnering to deliver outstanding value driven results- Strong commercial, relationship building, negotiation and procurement knowledge:- Able to adhere to clear working processes, scopes of work, ensuring perfect delivery- Able to understand financial models and translate business requirements into implementation plans.- Able to work collaboratively as part of a virtual global team to deliver results and share best practices- Knowledge of strategic sourcing strategies to ensure that formal supplier agreements activate the elements of the sourcing strategy and support performance standards.- Able to read, edit and interpret contractual documentation and manage contract performance**Education & Experience Required**- Resume must be in English to be considered for this role.- 7+ years of work experience in a** **media buying or media sales/ consultancy.**- Recognized thought leader mastering professional discipline.- Global work experience, strong influencing skills and working across multi projects**Preferred Skills**:- Knowledge of technical aspects of marketing- Master degree**Location**:Open within LATAM**Travel**:Max 20%**Skills**Global Sourcing; Category Management; Procurement Procedures; Budget Management; Competitive Market Analysis; Contracts; Microsoft Office; Buyer Representation; Communication; Analytical Techniques; Supplier Relationship Management; Problem So