Director, Global Procurement Agency Services

The Interpublic Group of Companies is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Global Procurement Agency Services to join our team. This position requires an innovative leader who is able to manage and coordinate the procurement of agency services, examine and optimize our processes, and ensure that our services are delivered in a timely and cost-effective manner. The successful candidate must possess a strong understanding of the global procurement process and be experienced in managing relationships with vendors, agencies, and internal stakeholders. We are looking for someone with exceptional communication and organizational skills, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment. If you have a passion for transforming the procurement process and driving operational excellence, this could be an exciting opportunity for you.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage and coordinate the procurement of agency services from vendors and agencies.
2. Examine and optimize current procurement processes to ensure they are cost-effective and timely.
3. Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, agencies, and internal stakeholders.
4. Lead organizational initiatives to improve the procurement process.
5. Monitor performance to ensure delivery of services meets the required standards.
6. Analyze market trends and provide recommendations on cost saving measures.
7. Create and implement procedures to ensure compliance with the procurement process.
8. Prepare reports and presentations regarding the current status of the procurement process.
9. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of services.
10. Identify potential areas of improvement and provide recommendations on how to improve the procurement process.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Director, Global Procurement Agency Services in New York, NY, USA is $166,000 - $180,000. This figure is based on the salaries of professionals with 5 to 8 years of experience in this field.

The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. (IPG) is an American publicly traded advertising company. The company consists of five major networks: FCB, IPG Mediabrands, McCann Worldgroup, MullenLowe Group, and Marketing Specialists, as well as a number of independent specialty agencies in the areas of public relations, sports marketing, talent representation, and healthcare. It is one of the "Big Four" agency companies, alongside WPP, Publicis and Omnicom.