Interim Marketing Procurement Category Manager – Global Pharmaceutical Firm - Berkshire – Long Term Contract
4 days ago
Wokingham
Interim Marketing Procurement Category Manager – Global Pharma – Berkshire – Long Term Contract To apply, contact Adam at A globally recognised pharmaceutical organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Marketing Procurement Category Manager to support a series of high impact, business critical procurement initiatives. Operating at the forefront of healthcare innovation, this organisation combines cutting edge science with a collaborative, people first culture, giving procurement genuine visibility and influence across the business. This is a key interim appointment, offering immediate exposure to senior stakeholders and ownership of complex marketing spend across a global environment. Key responsibilities: • Lead end to end procurement activity across a broad range of marketing categories, • Deliver strategic sourcing initiatives across areas such as Creative Agencies, PR, Meetings and Events, Market Access and Data, • Partner closely with senior stakeholders to shape category strategy and challenge existing approaches, • Drive commercial value through supplier negotiation, performance management and innovation, • Build and manage strong supplier relationships across a global vendor base Required experience: • Proven track record in marketing procurement and category strategy delivery, • Ability to operate in an interim capacity, quickly embedding and delivering impact, • Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing at senior level, • Experience within pharmaceutical, healthcare or a similarly regulated environment is advantageous, • Degree and or CIPS beneficial This is an excellent opportunity for an interim procurement professional looking to step into a visible, high value role within a global, blue chip environment. To apply, please send your CV to Key skills: Marketing Procurement, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Stakeholder Engagement, Supplier Management, Negotiation, SRM, Contract Management, Creative and Media Spend, Berkshire, Reading, Bracknell, London, Surrey, Hampshire