About The Opportunity
A fast-scaling marketing agency in India, we craft and execute integrated brand campaigns across digital, offline, and experiential channels for national and global clients. We partner with top-tier vendors—from media buyers and production houses to influencers and tech platforms—to deliver high-impact, on-time, and budget-conscious campaigns. Our Vendor Managers are the glue between creative vision and operational delivery, ensuring seamless vendor coordination, compliance, and value optimization.
Role & Responsibilities
- Onboard, negotiate with, and manage a dynamic portfolio of marketing vendors across media, production, digital, and experiential categories.
- Drive cost-efficiency by benchmarking vendor quotes, negotiating contracts, and maintaining rate cards that align with campaign budgets.
- Oversee vendor performance against SLAs—timelines, quality, deliverables—and enforce accountability through regular reviews.
- Collaborate with internal teams (Account, Creative, Strategy) to align vendor capabilities with campaign objectives and briefs.
- Maintain a centralized vendor database with updated contracts, performance metrics, and compliance documentation.
- Proactively identify and onboard new vendors to expand capabilities, ensure competitive pricing, and mitigate supply chain risks.
Skills & Qualifications
Must-Have
- Vendor Management
- Contract Negotiation
- Media Planning
- Production Coordination
- Excel / Google Sheets (Advanced)
- CRM / Project Tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Monday.com)
- Vendor Performance Tracking
- Procurement Compliance
Preferred
- Experience with influencer marketing platforms (e.g., Upfluence, AspireIQ)
- Knowledge of digital media buying tools (e.g., Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager)
- familiarity with RFP processes and RFQ documentation
Benefits & Culture Highlights
- Work with India's most dynamic marketing team—collaborating on campaigns for global brands and emerging startups.
- Flat structure, rapid growth, and direct exposure to senior leadership and client strategy sessions.
- Annual performance bonuses, flexible Fridays, and vendor-led experiences (think exclusive product launches and branded events).
Skills: strategy,vendors,compliance,marketing agency,platforms,digital,documentation,google,campaigns
