Our client is a tier-1 management consulting firm who are seeking a POSM (Point-of-Sale Materials) Expert to provide guidance on best practices for managing suppliers—from creative agencies to production teams. The expert will advise on how procurement can enable Trade Marketing/Shopper Marketing teams to make informed decisions in selecting and managing POSM suppliers effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expertise on POSM supplier management, including selection, oversight, and coordination with creative agencies and production teams.
• Share best practices for end-to-end POSM operations from both a commercial and technical perspective.
• Advise on optimizing procurement strategies to support Trade Marketing/Shopper Marketing objectives.
• Offer insights on supplier evaluation, negotiation, and risk management in POSM procurement.

Ideal Profile:

1. Supplier-Side Expert (Preferred)

• 10+ years in a top or leadership role in commercial or technical functions for POSM or shopper marketing services.
• Experience with companies providing end-to-end shopper marketing support e.g.:
• Tag
• ADM Group
• SGK Group
• Wellcom Worldwide
• Publicis
• Leo Burnett

2. Buyer-Side Expert (Alternative)

• 15+ years in shopper marketing within a leading CPG company (e.g., Mondelez, Mars, Nestle, Ferrero, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola).
• Experience working with creative agencies and production suppliers.

Location / Geography:

• Europe and Asia (first preference Europe).
• Fully remote engagement.

Engagement Details:

• Duration: ~3 months initially.
• Utilisation: Part-time, ~1 day/week for the first month, with potential ramp-up based on performance.
• Working Model: Remote.