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 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 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 integral 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, improve efficiency, and ach

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