Job Purpose

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 general 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 optimise 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.




- Develop and implement strategic plans for Marketing subcategories, aligning with overall organisational goals.
- Analyse market best practices and trends, conduct spend analysis and identify opportunities for consolidation and cost efficiencies.

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 optimise costs.

Sourcing Strategy Execution
- Follow strategic sourcing approach to maximise value delivery, considering total cost of ownership.
- Lead competitive bidding processes, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with procurement policies.

Cost Optimization
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction within Market subcategories.
- Implement initiatives to optimise spending,

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