Senior Category Manager – Marketing (All Genders)
Core
Overseeing strategic sourcing and contracting for marketing categories (Offline Media, Online Media, Influencer Marketing, Sponsorships, Retail Media) to navigate the procurement landscape and increase Indirect Procurement maturity.
Role type
Senior Category Manager (Marketing Procurement)
Builds
End-to-end marketing sourcing processes and supplier portfolios
Domain
Marketing Procurement / Strategic Sourcing
Required skills
Strategic sourcing methodology, Category management, Supplier management, Analytical skills, Stakeholder management, Contract negotiation, Sourcing roadmap execution
Preferred skills
Entrepreneurial mindset, Data handling, Independent problem solving, Presentation skills
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end Marketing sourcing (supplier market mapping, RFx execution, negotiation, contract award), Develop category strategies for different marketing categories, Create and execute a sourcing roadmap to deliver P&L savings, Develop and optimize the supplier portfolio across markets, Cultivate relationships with senior business partners, Lead implementation of best-in-class procurement processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC