Global Category Manager - Marketing Agency Procurement
Core
Own global category strategies for media, creative, public relations, digital, and experiential agency services, translating marketing priorities into sourcing strategies and agency models.
Role type
Senior individual contributor category manager (marketing agency procurement)
Builds
Global sourcing frameworks, agency operating models, and supplier governance for marketing services
Domain
B2B Marketing Procurement / Agency Management
Required skills
Category management, strategic sourcing, supplier segmentation, contract negotiation, financial analysis, stakeholder influence, change management, performance scorecarding, market intelligence, risk compliance
Preferred skills
B2B or account-based marketing experience, experiential marketing/events sourcing, global media agency relationships, agency roster governance, transition planning
Technologies
Procurement systems, contract management tools, spend analysis platforms
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives including RFPs, supplier evaluations, and negotiations; Establish global frameworks and partner with regional teams on local execution; Maintain global view of agency spend, contracts, and performance; Evaluate and recommend agency operating models; Drive adoption of procurement policies and systems; Constructively challenge briefs and agency recommendations to improve outcomes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
