Senior Lead - Indirect Procurement Marketing Category Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Lead – Indirect Procurement Category Manager for our Marketing category. This pivotal role will shape and drive the marketing category strategy, optimize spend, and build strong partnerships with agencies and vendors. You will be responsible for developing the category management framework, identifying key opportunities, and ensuring alignment of marketing procurement activities with the organization’s overall brand and business objectives. The ideal candidate will demonstrate innovative thinking, strong negotiation skills, a deep understanding of marketing trends, and exceptional market knowledge.

Your Mission

1. Take ownership of shaping the marketing category by analyzing current practices, identifying gaps, and introducing innovative solutions to optimize costs, improve agency and vendor performance, and align with brand and business goals.
2. Design and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy for the Marketing category, including advertising, media buying, creative agencies, market research, digital marketing tools, trade marketing, events, and sponsorships.
3. Ensure robust management of key agency and vendor relationships within marketing supply categories, mitigating risks and delivering operational benefits.
4. Ensure marketing solutions are fit for purpose, aligned with brand and business needs, and offer the best value, quality, and innovation.
5. Lead high-value contract negotiations with agencies and vendors, ensuring favorable terms, managing contract lifecycle, and mitigating risks.
6. Perform detailed spend analysis to identify cost savings and value creation opportunities, leveraging data for decision-making and KPI measurement.
7. Support senior stakeholders throughout the marketing procurement lifecycle, including requirement specifications, RFIs, RFPs, evaluations, contracting, onboarding, negotiations, and vendor management.
8. Foster a culture of continuous improvement by exploring new marketing technologies, processes, and methods for category management.

Your Story

1. 7+ years of procurement experience, focusing on marketing services, advertising, or related categories.
2. Entrepreneurial, flexible, and agile with a proven ability to achieve results with limited resources.
3. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while working independently.
4. Proven track record in developing and executing marketing procurement strategies, delivering cost savings, and adding value.
5. Proactive, positive, and flexible personality with excellent negotiation and communication skills.
6. Extensive negotiation experience and ability to operate effectively in volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous environments.
7. Familiarity with marketing markets, including trends, pricing models, key players, and digital platforms.
8. Self-motivated, organized, and able to prioritize efficiently in an entrepreneurial setting.
9. Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly and influencing decisions.
10. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or related field; certifications in marketing or procurement are desirable.

Meet The Team

The indirect procurement team empowers each individual within On to manage procurement activities effectively. Our goal is to challenge the status quo and build a high-performance procurement culture through strong partnerships, competitive sourcing, and scalable solutions. We focus on five pillars: Optimized Spend, Supplier Security and Flexibility, Optimal Flow & Speed, Better and Faster Decision-Making, and Stakeholder Satisfaction.

What We Offer

On is centered around growth and progress, providing an environment that fosters development, learning, and innovation. We combine a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere with resources for physical and mental well-being. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a fair and inclusive work environment.

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