PpJefferson Wells is looking for a Category Marketing Manager in Procurement, on behalf of an important company within the chemical/pharma industry. The candidate manages the end-to-end sourcing, contracting, and vendor relationships for marketing services. The role assists Global Marketing Function in developing strategies to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) of Marketing needs, ensuring supply continuity, and aligning vendor capabilities with marketing business objectives. /ph3Key Responsibilities /h3ulliCategory Strategy Development: Support to create and implement sourcing strategies for marketing spend categories to achieve cost savings and improve efficiency. /liliStrategic Sourcing Procurement: Lead RFP (Request for Proposal) processes for marketing services, analyze proposals, and select vendors. /liliStakeholder Collaboration: Partner with Marketing, Legal, Finance and other SME teams to define needs, manage sourcing process, and ensure compliance with procurement policies. /liliSpend Analytics Market Intelligence: Analyze spending data and monitor industry trends to identify opportunities and drives cost-saving initiatives. /liliSupport Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): support business relationships with key marketing vendors, monitoring performance, and negotiating contracts. /li /ulh3Key Requirements /h3ulliExperience at least 5+ years in Marketing procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management, specifically within the marketing or professional services category. /liliStrong understanding of the marketing landscape. /liliExcellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills. /liliBachelor's degree in business, marketing, or supply chain management /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr