Job Purpose

The Senior Procurement Category Manager Marketing is responsible for leading the Integral 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 digitalisationtools/applicationsand Marketing related professionalservices.

The position partners with Global and Regional Marketing leadership tooptimizeCHF 100M spend, deliversignificant costefficiencies, reducesupplierfragmentation, improvecommercialtermsandestablishbest practicestandards.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

Strategic CategoryManagement:
- Lead in coordination withstakeholder theMarketing-Procurement program to optimise theglobal spend in the Marketing subcategories.




- Develop and implement strategic plans for Marketingsubcategories, aligning with overall organizational goals.
- Analyse market best practices andtrends, conduct spendanalysis andidentifyopportunities for consolidation and costefficiencies.

Supplier Optimization & Commercial Excellence:
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Optimise supplier base, improve commercial terms, negotiate MSAs, implement RFP discipline.
- Implement preferred supplier frameworks
- Collaborate with suppliers to drive innovation, enhance service levels, and optimizecosts.

Sourcing Strategy Execution:
- Follow strategic sourcing approach tomaximize valuedelivery, considering total cost of ownership.
- Lead competitive bidding processes, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with procurement policies.

Cost Optimization:
- Identifyopportunities for cost reduction withinMarketsubcategories.
- Implement initiatives to optimizespending, improve efficiency, and ac

📌 Senior Procurement Category Manager (Madrid)
🏢 Institut Straumann
📍 Madrid