Senior media buyer vs purchasing agent

Differences between senior media buyer and purchasing agent duties and responsibilities

Senior media buyer example responsibilities.

• Manage current media and allocate keyword buys to meet ROI targets while remaining within client's budget expectations.
• Manage the implementation of essential MRO procurement initiatives to increase quality of technology while minimizing cost and timing.
• Negotiate and manage purchase orders for mechanical, electrical and electronic commodities, as well as items fabricate per engineering specifications.
• Analyze return on investment of media schedules on a quarterly basis using market specific Nielsen ratings.
• Coordinate and deliver all aspects of social media for Briggs & Caldwell, including Facebook strategies and analysis.
• Prioritize client s media dollars in relation to media outcome to ensure maximum return on investment (ROI).
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Purchasing agent example responsibilities.

• Reorganize MRO to manage inventory more efficiently.
• Utilize MaCola ERP system to process and manage purchase requisitions and purchase orders in coordination with manufacturing forecast.
• Process purchase orders from electronically generate RFQ'S.
• Develop programs with suppliers to ensure that commodities meet engineering and quality specifications while maintaining on-time delivery.
• Prepare purchase orders, RFP's and RFB's, advertise solicitations, review responses and approve contract acceptance.
• Send out RFQ's and award orders to the best fit and price vendor to ensure manufacturing meets critical due dates.
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