The Marketing Senior Category Manager provides strategic category leadership for key categories and is accountable for end-to-end management of global categories
Job Summary
The Marketing Senior Category Manager provides strategic category leadership for key categories and is accountable for end-to-end management of global categories.
They are responsible for fostering end to end category operational excellence through leading teams who manage supply chain risk and maximize value, including sustainability, within their category.
This person will lead the global Marketing procurement category managing global spend of about USD400m, shaping strategy, driving commercial value, and partnering with business stakeholders to deliver competitive, innovative and compliant marketing sourcing and supplier‑management outcomes.
Matching Summary
The Marketing Senior Category Manager provides strategic category leadership for key categories and is accountable for end-to-end management of global categories.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
global marketing procurement category
strategic category leadership
end-to-end category operational excellence
supplier relationship management
stakeholder management
digital tools for innovation
Nice-to-have
systems thinking methodologies
purpose-driven partnerships
psychological safety environment
storytelling and strong communication
Key Requirements
15 to 20 years of relevant work experience
Degree educated in Business, Marketing, Procurement or equivalent
Significant experience in marketing procurement
Experience guiding global teams
Strategic thinking with excellent commercial acumen
Ability to evaluate innovative solutions and manage risk