Category Lead

Strategic Procurement Planning: Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with marketing objectives, considering market trends, supplier capabilities, and cost optimization. Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors capable of supplying marketing-related goods and services, negotiating contracts and terms to ensure favorable pricing, quality, and delivery. Budgeting and Cost Control: Collaborate with marketing teams to forecast procurement needs and establish budgetary guidelines, monitoring expenditures to ensure adherence to financial targets. Sourcing and Purchasing: Oversee the sourcing process for marketing materials, including print collateral, promotional items, advertising space, and digital marketing services, ensuring timely procurement while maintaining quality standards. Contract Negotiation: Lead negotiations with vendors to secure favorable terms and conditions, including pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and service level agreements. Risk Management: Identify potential risks in the supply chain related to marketing procurement, develop mitigation strategies, and establish contingency plans to ensure continuity of operations. Compliance and Ethics: Ensure procurement activities adhere to company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards, conducting due diligence on vendors to mitigate compliance risks. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing teams, creative agencies, and other stakeholders to understand project requirements, provide procurement support, and foster collaborative relationships. Performance Monitoring: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure procurement effectiveness, track vendor performance, and identify opportunities for process improvement. Market Research and Innovation: Stay abreast of market trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices in marketing procurement, identifying opportunities for innovation and optimization.