Senior Manager, Global Creative & Production
Core
Develop and implement global category strategies and sourcing activities for Creative & Production spend, managing a portfolio of £20m+ to drive cost, innovation, and supply assurance.
Role type
Senior Manager, Global Category Management & Sourcing
Builds
Global sourcing strategies, supplier contracts, and operational excellence plans for Creative & Production services
Domain
Consumer Health (OTC/Prescription) + Procurement/Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> client delivery (strategic sourcing & category management)
Required skills
Category strategy development, global sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, financial analysis, risk management, stakeholder management, matrix organization navigation
Preferred skills
Master's degree, expertise in marketing/finance/supply chain domains, change management, mentoring
Technologies
Sourcing tools, quotation analysis software, contract management systems
Responsibilities
Manage £20m+ global spend for Creative & Production; create comprehensive global sourcing strategies; build education processes for regional leads; influence stakeholders to endorse strategies; manage global supplier relationships and performance; lead contract planning and negotiation; transform supply chain for value and responsiveness
Seniority
Senior Manager, strategic execution & mentorship