Global Category Manager Procurement Media

Birmingham, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own global media buying and agency partnership for Beiersdorf, delivering strategy, governance, and performance across markets while building new commercial models and ensuring contract compliance.

  • Manage the full media buying cycle across international teams and markets.
  • Lead agency pitches, negotiations, and performance reviews with global/regional/local partners.
  • Develop and implement best practices, procurement frameworks, and digital solutions for category management.

Job Description

Own global media buying and agency partnership for Beiersdorf, delivering strategy, governance, and performance across markets while building new commercial models and ensuring contract compliance.

  • Manage the full media buying cycle as part of an international and diverse team!
  • Establish the Beiersdorf media buying strategy, ensuring delivery of strategic direction and performance targets.
  • Set up and execute strategic procurement frameworks and governance with diverse stakeholders.
  • Conduct as part of the team media agency pitches and negotiations, working closely with several functions such as global, regional and local marketing teams, legal and finance.
  • Develop new commercial models to be delivered by the media agencies, such as Performance Marketing, Retail Media etc.
  • Execute regular media agency performance reviews on global level.
  • Manage the global media agency partners and their commercial outputs.
  • Act as business partner for local markets for the collaboration with their media agencies.
  • Ensure contract compliance of the agencies via media auditing.
  • Develop and implement best practices, standard documents, and digital solutions to enhance category management and support continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Professional experience in the media industry (media management, agency, auditor, sales house or related marketing roles).
  • Professional experience in the digital media and/or at tech and/or ecommerce sphere is a strong advantage.
  • Team player with confidence in leading conversations with key stakeholders and taking full ownership of projects.
  • Confidence in conducting negotiations in both written and spoken English, proficiency in another language of advantage.
  • Having an entrepreneurial mindset combined with proficient analytical thinking.
  • Experience in an international business environment/ cross cultural working.

Preferred

  • Professional experience in the digital media and/or at tech and/or ecommerce sphere is a strong advantage.

Benefits

  • We offer a competitive salary along with an annual bonus (subject to conditions).
  • Defined contribution pension
  • Private medical & dental insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Critical illness
  • Discounts on products
  • Hybrid working
  • 25 days holiday (buy & sell holiday)
  • Free head office parking
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Beiersdorf has been a pioneer in innovative, high-quality skin care products and groundbreaking skin research for over 140 years. Our internationally beloved brands, including NIVEA – the world’s no. 1 skin care brand –, Eucerin, Hansaplast, La Prairie and Chantecaille, are cherished by millions around the world. Our diverse and trusted portfolio of brands also includes Aquaphor, Coppertone, Labello, 8x4 and Hidrofugal. With a team of over 20,000 dedicated employees worldwide, Beiersdorf is united by shared core values, a vibrant corporate culture and our guiding purpose: Care Beyond Skin. We are committed to an ambitious sustainability agenda that creates real value for consumers, society and the environment. At Beiersdorf, our people are our greatest asset – they make all the difference in our success now and in the future. If you’re inspired to join us in our mission to be the world’s best skin care company, we invite you to explore the exciting career paths we offer. As the inventors of modern skin care, we provide countless opportunities for growth and meaningful responsibilities across the globe. Whether you're just starting your career or are a seasoned professional and whether your background is in science or business, our open, inclusive and purpose-driven corporate culture is designed to help you thrive. We offer the freedom to unleash your entrepreneurial spirit and share your passion for our brands, people and innovative technologies and the planet. Join us at Beiersdorf, where your ideas and enthusiasm can shape the future of skin care. Imprint: https://www.beiersdorf.com/meta-pages/imprint Social Media Netiquette: https://www.beiersdorf.com/meta-pages/social-media-policy

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