Job Summary
The Marketing Category Manager develops and leads procurement strategies for external marketing services and resources. This role focuses on optimizing spend, creating measurable value, and managing global categories. The manager oversees sourcing and supplier relationships, working closely with internal stakeholders to support business needs and achieve procurement objectives.
Responsibilities
- Lead category strategies that improve the value and efficiency of external marketing spend across global markets.
- Plan and manage complex sourcing events for marketing goods and services.
- Negotiate contracts and commercial terms with suppliers.
- Track supplier performance using key performance indicators and use those insights to support ongoing management and improvement.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to align procurement decisions with marketing and business priorities.
Qualifications
- At least 4 years of experience in marketing procurement.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field.
- Strong analytical capabilities and confidence using data to inform procurement decisions.
- Demonstrated negotiation expertise.
- Ability to build effective partnerships and work collaboratively across functions.
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