Senior Category Manager - Marketing & Sales
Senior Category Manager - Marketing & Sales Procurement
Location: Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Sector: Pharmaceuticals
Employment Type: Permanent
About the Role
Are you an experienced procurement professional ready to lead strategic sourcing initiatives in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment? Our client, a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry, is seeking a Senior Category Manager with a specialization in Marketing & Sales Procurement. This is a pivotal role that will see you shaping and executing procurement strategies that directly support the company's commercial and brand objectives.
As a key member of the procurement leadership team, you will be responsible for managing high-value supplier relationships, negotiating complex contracts, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. You will work cross-functionally with marketing, sales, finance, and legal teams to deliver best-in-class procurement solutions that drive value, efficiency, and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end procurement for marketing and sales categories, including digital marketing, media, creative agencies, events, and market research.
- Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business goals and global procurement standards.
- Build strong partnerships with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver tailored sourcing solutions.
- Monitor supplier performance and manage risk, ensuring quality, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
- Stay ahead of market trends and regulatory changes within the pharmaceutical and healthcare marketing landscape.
Key Skills & Experience
- Proven track record in procurement, with a focus on marketing and sales services.
- Strong understanding of marketing operations, brand management, and commercial strategy.
- Experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences sector is highly desirable.
- Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills.
- Ability to thrive in a matrixed, global organization with a collaborative mindset.
Why Join?
This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, integrity, and impact. You'll be empowered to influence strategic decisions, work with industry-leading professionals, and contribute to the advancement of health care communications. If you're passionate about procurement and ready to make a difference in a purpose-driven company, we want to hear from you.
Apply today to take the next step in your career and help shape the future of pharmaceutical marketing and sales procurement.
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