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Nielsen

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10,000+ employees

Founded 1923

📱 Media

💰 Post-IPO Debt on 2023-02

Media • Data Analytics • Marketing

Nielsen is a global measurement and data analytics company that provides audience measurement and media metrics solutions across various platforms. They offer cross-media measurement services spanning TV, digital, streaming, and audio for more precise media planning and marketing optimization. Nielsen's flagship product, Nielsen ONE, integrates these services to deliver a comprehensive view of audience habits and preferences. Additionally, they offer insights and tools for understanding consumer behavior and optimizing marketing strategies, backed by a robust data infrastructure including big data and panel methodologies. Nielsen also champions diversity and inclusion, emphasizing a culture supported by a diverse workforce and numerous business resource groups.

📋 Description

• Join the transformation of our Global Procurement function! • This is a high-impact, newly created role designed to scale Nielsen’s procurement operations globally. • As a Procurement Professional, you will be a key player in enhancing long-term profitability and supporting sustainable growth while effectively managing global risks. • You won't just be running reports; you will develop and execute sourcing plans for indirect spend, maintain strategic supplier relationships, and take end-to-end ownership of key contracts. • We need a skilled analyst who can navigate change and lead the assessment, selection, and negotiation of external service providers. • Strategic Alignment: Align Nielsen's enterprise strategy with category strategies to deliver best-in-class products and services at the lowest possible cost. • Sourcing Leadership: Lead strategic procurement activities, including the assessment, selection, and management of externally contracted services. • Contract Negotiation: Negotiate requirements and provisions (terms and conditions) to ensure full compliance with laws, regulations, and enterprise policies. • Business Partnership: Serve as a trusted partner to stakeholders, identifying critical business requirements and providing sourcing services that exceed expectations. • Process Improvement: Proactively identify opportunities for new business, process optimization, and system improvements to drive organizational efficiency. • Data-Driven Insights: Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reductions through deep analytics and leverage supplier capabilities to meet business needs.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree. • 3–5 years in procurement with a proven track record of driving cost-saving initiatives and successful business outcomes. • RFX Management: Prior experience in the full sourcing lifecycle (Scoping, SOW Development, Evaluation, Negotiation, and Contract Transition). • Technical Savvy: Working knowledge of Ariba, P2P platforms, or spend analytics applications. • Global Mindset: Ability to adapt to different cultures and time zones; comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative global environment. • Multitasking: Critical ability to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. • Passion: A genuine interest in the procurement space and negotiating enterprise agreements with large suppliers.

🏖️ Benefits

• Please be aware that job-seekers may be at risk of targeting by scammers seeking personal data or money. • Nielsen recruiters will only contact you through official job boards, LinkedIn, or email with a nielsen.com domain. • Be cautious of any outreach claiming to be from Nielsen via other messaging platforms or personal email addresses. • Always verify that email communications come from an @ nielsen.com address. • If you're unsure about the authenticity of a job offer or communication, please contact Nielsen directly through our official website or verified social media channels.