Marketing Procurement Category Manager

Marketing Procurement Category Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration is a plus.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in Marketing procurement or category management.
• Minimum of 2 years of demonstratable experience managing and leading high functioning teams.
• Extensive knowledge of categories such as SEO, digital distribution, call centers, creative agencies, agent and customer leads, traditional and new media, print, and public relations.
• Proven track record of successful contract negotiations and supplier management in the Marketing sector.
• High proficiency with MS Excel and BI tools, such as Power BI and Tableau.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficient in Coupa or other leading procurement solutions.
• Understanding of cybersecurity considerations in Marketing and Communications procurement.
• Highly motivated problem solver with the ability to think critically.
• Self-starter with an innate curiosity and drive to understand the insurance industry environment.
• Cross-functional collaboration skills to promote alignment across the organization.
• Team oriented, with a strong customer and business focus.
• Ability and interest to work in-office full time, and up to 20% travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies for marketing and communications, including digital marketing, media buying, advertising agencies, events, and promotional materials.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives in category spend for both physical and digital media.
• Analyze future strategies and current spend data to identify opportunities for spend leverage.
• Regularly establish and report quarterly on category goals, plans, and progress.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Evaluate supplier performance, assessing compliance with cost, quality, and timeliness service level agreements (SLAs) and contractual obligations.
• Lead quarterly business reviews (QBRs) with strategic suppliers to communicate performance, identify improvement areas, and organize improvement initiatives.
• Lead and support complex negotiations for Marketing contracts, including creative and advertising agency agreements, lead generation arrangements, and media distribution services.
• Ensure all agreements align with company policies, legal requirements, and compliance standards.
• Manage contract renewals proactively to optimize terms and prevent lapses in service.
• Monitor industry trends, market conditions, and technological advancements in the Marketing and Communications sector and assess their potential impact on procurement strategies.
• Provide insights based on market intelligence to inform strategic decision-making. Identify supplier capabilities and candidates that can best enable achievement of Integrity goals.
• Develop relevant competitive positioning to optimize negotiation and selection activities.
• Collaborate closely with Marketing, Communications, Finance, Legal, and other departments to understand technical requirements and align procurement activities.
• Facilitate communication between stakeholders to ensure project alignment and successful implementation of Marketing and Communications initiatives.
• Support Marketing and Communications project teams by providing procurement expertise and guidance.
• Identify potential risks in the Marketing and Communications supply chain, including cybersecurity and continuity of support threats.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory, corporate, and industry-specific standards.
• Manage data privacy considerations in vendor relationships, especially regarding cloud and SaaS solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.

Benefits

No information provided on Benefits.