Interim Marketing Procurement Category Manager – Global Pharmaceutical Firm - Berkshire – Long Term Contract

Interim Marketing Procurement Category Manager – Global Pharma – Berkshire – Long Term Contract

To apply, contact Adam at [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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