The Senior Category Manager – Indirect Procurement is accountable for end-to-end category strategy, value creation, and risk management across Marketing, Events, Communication and POS spend in CHANEL China
Job Summary
The Senior Category Manager – Indirect Procurement is accountable for end-to-end category strategy, value creation, and risk management across Marketing, Events, Communication and POS spend in CHANEL China.
This role is designed to create sustainable business value, design and execute sustainable procurement initiatives aligned with global strategy, protect brand equity, and enable commercial excellence.
Key responsibilities include owning category strategies, leading complex RFX processes, acting as a trusted strategic partner to business divisions, and ensuring robust supplier governance and risk management.
Matching Summary
The Senior Category Manager – Indirect Procurement is accountable for end-to-end category strategy, value creation, and risk management across Marketing, Events, Communication and POS spend in CHANEL China.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
End-to-end category strategy
Value creation and risk management
Marketing, Events, Communication, POS spend
Sustainable procurement initiatives
SourcetoPay maturity
Supplier ecosystem management
Nice-to-have
Strategic business partner
Influence senior stakeholders
Innovation and value co-creation
Leadership presence and resilience
Cultural sensitivity
Key Requirements
10+ years indirect procurement experience
Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline
CIPS preferred
Experience in Marketing, Events, Communication, POS
Experience in FMCG, Luxury Retail or consumer driven environments
Experience in international, matrix organizations
Demonstrated involvement in transformation programs