Senior media buyer vs purchasing assistant

Differences between senior media buyer and purchasing assistant 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 assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage RFP process and play a key role in minimizing the cost of printing.
• Schedule and manage new product trials, liaise with vendors, surgeons and specialty coordinators.
• Manage activities of purchasing, production planning and scheduling, inventory management, warehousing and logistics.
• Master point of service (POS) computer system for automate order taking.
• Input of purchase orders into ERP system, order acknowledgments, follow-up, and expedition of orders.
• Prepare purchase orders using MRP, inspect incoming shipments for quality, and attend press checks for production approval.
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