Branding and Merch Operations Specialist

Your expertise:

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, vendor management, or merchandise sourcing, preferably within the IT or technology sectors

• Proven experience in negotiating terms and managing vendor relationships

• Experience organizing both online and offline engagement activities

• Experience working with cross-functional teams to execute merchandise strategies

Skills:

• Procurement and Negotiation: Skilled in negotiation and procurement processes, including managing tenders

• Analytical Thinking: Strong data analysis skills with the ability to interpret and present findings visually

• Presentation and Persuasion: Confident in presenting ideas to senior management

• Communication: Excellent communication skills in both Ukrainian and English (C1 level), able to interact effectively with internal teams and external vendors

• Project Management: Highly organized, capable of managing multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders at once

Will definitely be a plus: 

• Creative thinker with a proactive approach to tackling challenges

• Detail-oriented, especially in vendor selection, contract management, and data analysis

• Skilled at balancing creative ideas with business and operational needs

• Flexible and adaptable, with a strong enthusiasm for branding and company culture

What’s in it for you? 

• Opportunity to deal with top-notch technologies and approaches in a world-leader product company with millions of customers

• Opportunity to make a difference for online privacy, freedom of speech, and net neutrality

• Decent market rate compensation depending on experience and skills

• Developed corporate culture: no micromanagement, culture based on principles of truth, trust, and transparency

• “You build it, you own it” mentality in most contexts

• Support of personal and professional development

  • coverage of costs of external trainings, conferences, professional literature

  • support of experienced colleagues

  • in-house events and trainings

  • regular knowledge sharing in teams

  • English classes and speaking clubs

• Life-balance support

  • truly flexible schedule, no time-tracking at all

  • 25 working days of vacation

  • 5 days of paid sick leave per month (if necessary) without providing a medical certificate

  • generous maternity leave program

• Professionally strong environment, friendly and open atmosphere, ability to influence the product development and recognition for it

You will be involved into: 

• Vendor Management: Research, identify, and communicate with merchandise vendors both in Ukraine and outside, creating and maintaining a robust supplier database

• Negotiation & Procurement: Lead the negotiation process with vendors, handle procurement, and manage tender processes when needed to ensure cost-effective and high-quality merchandise

• Control deliveries: Plan, coordinate, and track merchandise deliveries. Organize shipments with various delivery services and ensure compliance with requirements for different destinations, including Ukraine, Europe, and worldwide

• Event Management: Plan, coordinate, and execute events for development teams. Track satisfaction rates to make sure employee engagement continues to grow

• Internal Collaboration: Work closely with the internal communications and operations teams to brainstorm and implement merchandise ideas for various company initiatives and events

• Backlog Creation: Develop and maintain a merchandise backlog, planning for events and holidays to ensure timely execution of merchandise campaigns

• Analytics & Reporting: Analyze market trends, vendor offerings, and procurement data to make informed decisions. Provide visual reports and insights on merchandise performance and vendor effectiveness

• Creative Strategy Support: Collaborate on creative ideas for merchandise that resonates with employees and aligns with the company's branding and cultural values

About the company and project: 

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Our culture is built on the values that we live every day: the way we work, the way we collaborate with our global network of colleagues and the way we relentlessly innovate solutions that meet the emerging needs of our customers.

We are seeking a Branding Operations Specialist to manage the end-to-end process of merchandise procurement for our company as well as organize various events. You will be responsible for sourcing and analyzing merchandise from vendors, negotiating terms, managing the procurement process, and collaborating with the internal communications and operations teams to bring creative merchandise ideas to life. 

This role requires a well-rounded professional who is equally skilled in vendor negotiations, data analysis, creative collaboration, and organizing events. You will also manage vendor databases, create merchandise backlogs for various occasions, and "sell" merchandise concepts to management, ensuring alignment with brand objectives.