Senior Manager, OU Buying Marketing North America
Core
Manage category management and sourcing for advertising, promotion, and sales sub-categories, driving regional strategy and supplier value for a $20m+ spend.
Role type
Senior Manager, Marketing Procurement
Builds
Regional sourcing strategies, supplier contracts, and category performance plans
Domain
Consumer Health / Marketing Procurement
Required skills
Category strategy development, Sourcing, Contract negotiation, Supplier relationship management, Stakeholder management, Financial analysis, Risk management, Project management
Preferred skills
MBA, Marketing Procurement experience, Global matrix environment experience, Advanced financial and legal knowledge
Technologies
Sourcing tools, Contract management systems
Responsibilities
Develop and implement regional category strategies aligned with global best practices; Lead tendering activities and manage the supply base; Build strategic relationships with local stakeholders and suppliers; Ensure financial benefits and savings are delivered and tracked; Transform supply chain processes for cost control and complexity reduction.
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on leadership