Purchasing Manager – Social & Influencer Partnerships (m/f/x)

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Job Location LISBON GENERAL OFFICE Job Description 🚀 Are you passionate about social media, influencers, and the world of brands? We are looking for early-career talent to join P&G’s Brand Building Purchases team as a Purchasing Manager – Social & Influencer Partnerships. Your mission will be to design and implement purchasing strategies and manage relationships with external partners across Social & Brand Building projects. You will work with teams across P&G, influencers, agencies, and other collaborators to create value, drive innovative ideas, contribute to business growth, and ensure the company achieves its objectives. 🎯 What will your responsibilities be? 🤝 Sourcing Execution & Commercial Delivery Contribute to the development and activation of partner sourcing, selection, and validation strategies, aligning them with business priorities for Social & Brand Building projects. Lead projects from end to end: identify, select, and qualify the best partners; negotiate terms and conditions; manage contracts; launch them; and oversee their proper execution. 🌟 Partner Management Build strong, trusted relationships with influencers, agencies, creators, and other partners. Lead negotiations and contracting with partners, serve as the key point of contact between partners and the business, monitor results, continuously design improvements, and ensure their implementation. 🛡️ Governance & Compliance Ensure effective coordination across all projects and partners, guaranteeing full compliance with company policies and processes. 📊 Business Collaboration & Insights Work with Brand, Finance, Legal, and other teams to identify the best solutions to meet business needs. Use data, market trends, and external information to identify opportunities and make recommendations. 🎁 What we offer? 💰 Competitive salary + flexible benefits. 📈 Company-supported stock ownership and savings plan. 🏥 Health insurance, pension plan, and life insurance. 🌴 22 days of annual leave. ✈️ Relocation support if needed. 🎓 Continuous learning and development opportunities. 🚀 The opportunity to work with some of the world’s most recognized consumer brands and help shape how they connect with the next generation of consumers. 💻 Flexibility: We operate a flex at work approach, with flexibility built into the role. Our teams spend 3 days of their week collaborating in our offices. This is balanced with 2 of their days spent on focused work which most tend to do from home This role is based in our Portugal Head Office in Lisbon. At P&G, #weseeequal We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. At P&G, we work to create a culture where everyone feels welcome and included and can be their authentic selves at work. We ensure that you have the reasonable accommodations you need to take part in our selection process. If you require an accommodation, click here. Before continuing with the online assessment, please wait until you receive our response regarding your accommodation request. Thank you in advance for your patience. Job Qualifications ✅ What we are looking for? 🔥 A genuine interest in the fast-moving consumer goods sector. Stay up to date with new trends, products, and emerging brands. 📱 Passion for social media and influencer marketing. 🛒 Interest in strategy, business management, and partner relationships within the Purchasing function. 📊 An analytical mindset to identify key questions, understand results, and optimize actions. ⚡ Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution. 🤝 Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate in fast-paced, cross-functional environments. 🚀 A proactive attitude, eagerness to learn, and a growth mindset. 🎓 Bachelor or Master degree 📚 Preferred fields of study: Business, Marketing, or Law 🌍 Professional proficiency in spoken and written Portuguese and English. Spanish is a plus. ✨ Preferred qualifications: Initial experience in purchasing, influencer marketing, creator partnerships, or social media. Experience with health, beauty, or consumer goods brands. Job Schedule Full time Job Number R000159043 Job Segmentation Entry Level Starting Pay / Salary Range €34.000,00 / year