**Overview** Main Purpose of Job To negotiate, buy and place client media, using correct rates with the correct Media Owners and ensuring right and accurate documentation to allow for invoicing. **Responsibilities** Account Management + Responsible for delivery of buying service on portfolio Attend client/team/status meetings + Maintain key stakeholder relationships (agencies, brands, client portfolios) + Develop negotiation strategy on client portfolio Media Buying, Administration & Budget Management + No PO, No Booking + Implement the approved media plan across all mediums + Provide clear briefing to media owner sales representatives + Negotiate the best deals in terms of efficiency, effectiveness, price, quality and value added opportunities of the agreed media plan if not already included + Strive for optimal savings on all media buying + Issuing of chase lists to Creative Agencies / Client Liaising with Creative Agencies – flighting codes / material etc. + Ensure that media schedule rates match the media flowplan + Check all contracts timeously and flag discrepancies with planner immediately + Check that monthly billings match expectation created by PO’s and/or flowplan and highlight discrepancies and corrections to campaign managers/media planner/BUD where applicable to enable them to correctly update their plans and PO trackers + Supply alternative TV spots to planner where applicable and book alternatives within 48 hrs + Amend or cancel bookings as and when required by Client, re-negotiating deals in order to avoid penalties wherever possible + Negotiate maximum compensation for non-adherence to booking parameters or poor quality reproduction + Respond to ad hoc buying requests from Client and planners + Provide 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. + 80% of Billings to be invoiced by billing closure and remaining 20% by no later than the 26th of every month Adherence to billing deadlines Weekly timesheets completion + Adhere to audit and process protocol + Respond to all Resources queries within 48 hours Time Allocation Publicis = 5% Client= 90% Industry= 5% KPA’s Buying Media + Billing Accuracy Process /Audit Compliance + Negotiation Admin/Filing Management