Senior media buyer vs purchasing supervisor

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

• Manage increasing procurement demands of inventory/supplies for manufacturing activities base on an ERP MRP system.
• Lead and analyze all RFQ's, RFI's and RFP's from different qualify vendors.
• Interview current and prospective suppliers to determine supplier capabilities, logistics and inventory control and management while negotiate delivery terms.
• Review requisitions and RFP's, obtain quotations, negotiate pricing, examine bids and award contracts.
• Assist in the yearly budgeting process including RFQ's and establishing contracts both locally and at the corporate level.
• Direct large projects by creating RFP's, cost negotiation, and bid analysis on specifications and budget cost provided.
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