Senior Media & General Buyer - Procurement

ABOUT CANAL+

Founded as a French subscription-TV channel 40 years ago, CANAL+ is now a global media and entertainment company. The group has 26.9 million subscribers worldwide, over 400 million monthly active users on its OTT and video streaming platforms, and a total of more than 9,000 employees. It generates revenues in 195 countries and operates directly in 52 countries, with leading positions in Pay-TV in 20 of them. CANAL+ operates across the entire audio-visual value chain, including production, broadcast, distribution and aggregation.

It is home to STUDIOCANAL, a leading film and television studio with worldwide production and distribution capabilities; Dailymotion, major international video platform powered by cutting-edge proprietary technology for video delivery, advertising, and monetization; Thema, a production and distribution company specialising in creating and distributing diverse content and channels; and telecommunication services, through GVA in Africa and CANAL+ Telecom in the French overseas jurisdictions and territories. It also operates the iconic performance venues L’Olympia and Théâtre de l’Œuvre in France and CanalOlympia in Africa.

CANAL+ has also significant equity stakes across Africa, Europe and Asia, namely in MultiChoice (the Pay-TV leader in English and Portuguese-speaking Africa), Viaplay (the Pay-TV leader in Scandinavia) and Viu (a leading OTT platform in Southern-Asia). canalplusgroup.com/en.

ABOUT STUDIOCANAL (a CANAL+ Company)

STUDIOCANAL, CANAL+’s in-house studio, is one of Europe’s leading film and series studios, with worldwide production and distribution capabilities. It operates directly in nine major European markets including Austria, Benelux, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Poland, Spain and the United Kingdom, as well as in Australia and New Zealand, and offices in the United States and China. STUDIOCANAL finances, produces, and distributes 80 films per year. It owns one of the most prestigious catalogues in the world and the largest catalogue of European titles, boasting more than 9 400 titles from 60 countries. With a catalogue spanning 100 years of film history, STUDIOCANAL has invested close to 25 million euros into the 4K restoration of nearly 1 000 classic feature films over the past 7 years.

STUDIOCANAL also produces over 15 series each year, including local creations and premium international co-productions, and distributes its scripted productions and CANAL+ Originals globally (2,000 hours of current and library content in distribution). Projects are produced in-house by STUDIOCANAL or through its worldwide network of production companies, including 2e Bureau, STUDIOCANAL Original, Flab, Kissman, Pernel and Upside in France; Birdie Pictures, Urban Myth Films, Strong Film & Television, and Sunny March TV in the UK; Bambú Producciones and Te Espero en Marte in Spain; Lailaps Films and STUDIOCANAL Series in Germany; Opus TV in Poland; Sam Productions in Denmark; Dingie in Belgium; and The Picture Company in the United States. canalplusgroup.com/en/group/content-production-distribution-and-other

STUDIOCANAL is an equal opportunity employer. Beyond our passion for Film and TV, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees without regard to gender, race, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity. STUDIOCANAL as a whole are invested in ensuring equality and inclusivity for all and offer many opportunities through our D&I Committee and Employee Resource Groups to allow all employees to bring their full selves to work, and to contribute to the company’s ethos and values.

Role Overview:

As part of the CANAL+ Group Procurement Department, you'll collaborate across multiple entities and geographies, managing a diverse international portfolio that directly influences overall business performance. Working closely with the Procurement and Finance teams, your primary focus will be on international media and marketing procurement – including the planning, negotiation, and purchasing of advertising space across various channels such as TV, radio, digital, and print. Your responsibilities will also involve analysing market trends, audience data, and campaign performance  to ensure optimal media placement and cost efficiency.

A key objective of this role will be to standardise procurement practices, enhance operational efficiency, ensure strong financial impact, and drive strategic value across the Group’s international entities. In addition, you will oversee certain General & Administrative (G&A) expenses, such as facility management, car fleet operations, and business travel management.

What We Offer:

• A strategic and high-impact role within an industry-leading global media group, with room to develop within the Group.
• Opportunities to shape and modernise the Procurement function and work on a range of high-added-value, cross-functional projects.
• Immersion in a multicultural and multidisciplinary team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage tenders, contract negotiations, supplier relationships, and related procurement activities.

• Ensure adherence to the Group’s Procurement procedures while securing optimal pricing and contractual terms and conditions.
• Collaborate with STUDIOCANAL teams in UK, Germany, Australia & New Zealand, Poland, Netherlands.
• Contribute to the standardisation and professionalisation of Procurement practices within the Group.

• Working in close partnership with Central Procurement and Finance teams to ensure strategic and budgetary alignment.
• Participate in the implementation of performance monitoring and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Monitor supplier activity and market developments to anticipate emerging trends.

Essential Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in a Procurement function, preferably within an international environment.
• Strong expertise in media and marketing buying, complemented by a keen understanding of G&A categories.
• Highly analytical and results-oriented with a rigorous approach to decision-making and process optimization.

• Collaborative and people-focused, with a natural ability to lead and foster team spirit.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent academic background supplemented by a Procurement specialism.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in French is desirable.
• Advanced proficiency with IT tools and platforms.
• Excellent negotiation skills with robust organisational and project management capabilities.

• Confident operating in dynamic, multicultural environments.