Media Buyer

OverviewMain Purpose of JobTo ensure that our trading and investment division drives excellence and accuracy in the placement, tracking and reconciliation of all trading agreements between APEX and our agency teams whilst also keeping track of all documentation, compliance and governance processes.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities:Account ManagementResponsible for delivery of buying service on portfolioAttend client/team/status meetingsMaintain key stakeholder relationships (agency teams - planners, buyers and finance)Media Buying, Administration & Budget ManagementImplement approved trading media plans across all mediumsProvide clear briefing to trading partnersNegotiate the best deals in terms of efficiency, effectiveness, price, quality and value-added opportunities of the agreed media plan if not already includedEnsure we deliver against savings targets on all media buys done via APEXLiaising with Agencies to ensure the correct delivery of flighting codes / material etc.Check all contracts timeously and flag discrepancies with planners immediatelyCheck that monthly billings match expectations created by PO’s and/or flow plan and highlight discrepancies and corrections to Campaign Managers/Media Planners/BUD’s where applicable to enable them to correctly update their plans and PO trackersSupply alternative TV spots to planners where applicable and book alternatives within 48 hoursAmend or cancel bookings as and when required by the clientNegotiate maximum compensation for non-adherence to booking parameters or poor-quality reproduction related to APEX inventoryRespond to ad-hoc buying requests from the client and planners related to APEX inventoryProvide resources with all relevant documentation for billing purposes, including signed Cost Estimate, Purchase Order, Signed Schedule, updated plans from Planners/Campaign Managers, Proof of Service and/or other approvals as neededEnsure adherence to billing deadlinesOversee weekly timesheets completionEnsure adherence to audit and governance protocolsAdditional InformationKPA’sBuying & Billing accuracyProcess/Audit ComplianceNegotiationsAdmin & Finance ManagementKey InterfacesBuying ManagerBusiness Unit DirectorsMedia OwnersPlannersFinance teamKey Competencies/SkillsAccuracyAble to communicate on all levelsSystematicResilience and ability to work under pressureStrong administrative skills and attention to detailStrong aptitude for numbersNegotiation and problem-solving skills