The role involves planning and leading category initiatives for a defined sub-category globally, focusing on sourcing projects, demand management, and supplier performance
Job Summary
The role involves planning and leading category initiatives for a defined sub-category globally, focusing on sourcing projects, demand management, and supplier performance.
The manager will translate global or regional procurement strategies into actionable plans and deliver sub-category savings targets.
They will manage strategic supplier relationships, ensure contract compliance, and report on procurement metrics and supplier risks.
Matching Summary
The role involves planning and leading category initiatives for a defined sub-category globally, focusing on sourcing projects, demand management, and supplier performance.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Category strategy implementation
Supplier performance management
Global matrix collaboration
Contract management
Sourcing plan execution
Marketing agencies procurement
Nice-to-have
Effective communication skills
Stakeholder management
Cross-cultural collaboration
Negotiation skills
Finance management
Key Requirements
Minimum 5 years procurement experience
Bachelor’s degree required
Advanced degree strongly preferred
Proven procurement background in marketing agencies