Manager Buying

Overview of job

WPP Media is the world's largest media investment company and are a part of WPP. In fact, we are responsible for one in every three ads you see globally. We are currently looking for a Non-Biddable Buying Manager to join us.

In this role, your duties will be varied and challenging. You will be responsible for the implementation and execution of traditional (TV, Non-TV & Non-biddable Digital) media campaigns for a portfolio of WPP Media Agency's clients.

At WPP Media APAC, our people are our strength, which is why fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion is important to us.

Reporting of the role

This role reports to the GMS Non-Biddable Buying Team Lead.

3 best things about the job:

• You will work with GroupM's Agencies on various accounts which will challenge your critical thinking & creative ideations.
• Opportunity to interact and learn from the best people within WPP Media Singapore.
• Having fun whilst learning on the job with cool people at the company.

In this role, your goals will be:

In three months:

• Gained media knowledge across various platforms.
• Well versed on the proprietary & industry tools within the agency.
• Understanding of media behaviors and how the target audience interacts with traditional and non-biddable digital media.
• Independently execute traditional media campaigns (such as TV, radio, OOH, Cinema and Non-Biddable Digital) for the assigned portfolio of clients.

In six months:

• Understanding of clients' brand, WPP Media agency's deliverables and campaign KPIs.
• Managed campaign to ensure seamless execution.
• Understanding and 100% compliance with finance processes, GroupM policies and procedures.

In 12 months:

• Proactively identify opportunities to improve and enhance clients' campaigns and advise WPP Media agencies accordingly.
• Proactively propose media solutions to drive effective results for the business.
• Continuously expand and share knowledge and understanding of new trends, media channels and technologies.

What your day job looks like at GroupM:

• Buying/implementation of all campaigns upon receipt of signed IB, media plan/schedule.
• Prepare detailed TV/Radio spots schedule.
• Material copy requisition/media diary/copy instruction & extending material deadlines.
• Request for proof of delivery/posting/execution/screenshots.
• Post-buy analysis & reporting (TV & NB Digital).
• Monitor contractual obligations and media spends.
• Reconciliation of schedules and 3rd party invoice disputes (to work together with Agency Planner).
• Accountability for buying efficiency.
• Negotiation of annual media master contracts, deals or packages.

What you will bring:

• A strong knowledge of all traditional and non-biddable digital media.
• Self-confidence, good judgement, sound decision-making, flexibility, self-motivation and ability to challenge the status quo.
• Organized with an ability to demonstrate implementation and adherence to processes.
• Strive for excellence demonstrated by a commitment to continuous improvement, taking initiative and delivering results despite constraints.
• Team player able to receive and provide feedback, thrive and collaborate in a cross-functional environment.

Minimum qualifications, desired knowledge, skills and abilities:

• 5+ years in offline media planning and buying.
• Proactive, collaborative, and possess a "can-do" attitude.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Passionate about Media and Advertising and eager to keep learning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.