The Senior Procurement Category Manager Marketing is responsible for leading the Global Marketing Procurement program and transforming Marketing spend from a fragmented, locally managed model into a structured, transparent, performance-driven global framework.
The role owns the strategic sourcing, governance, supplier optimization, and value creation agenda across global Marketing categories including Events & Exhibitions, Agencies (Creative/Media/Digital), Training & Education, Promotional Materials, Printing, Translations, Commercial digitalisation tools/applications and Marketing related professional services.
The position partners with Global and Regional Marketing leadership to optimize CHF ~100M spend, deliver significant cost efficiencies, reduce supplier fragmentation, improve commercial terms and establish best practice standards.
Main Tasks and Responsibilities:
Strategic Category Management:
- Lead in coordination with stakeholder the Marketing-Procurement program to optimise the global spend in the Marketing subcategories.
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Develop and implement strategic plans for Marketing subcategories, aligning with overall organizational goals.
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Analyse market best practices and trends, conduct spend analysis and identify opportunities for consolidation and cost efficiencies.
Supplier Optimization & Commercial Excellence:
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Supplier Relationship Management
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Optimise supplier base, improve commercial terms, negotiate MSAs, implement RFP discipline.
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Implement preferred supplier frameworks
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Collaborate with suppliers to drive innovation, enhance service levels, and optimize costs.
Sourcing Strategy Execution:
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Follow strategic sourcing approach to maximize value delivery, considering total cost of ownership.
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Lead competitive bidding processes, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with procurement policies.
