CBS-2503-125
GLOBAL PURCHASING & PROCUREMENT MANAGER- MARKETING & MEDIA
BARCELONA

We are seeking this role for a leading pharmaceutical company in dermatology, operating in approximately 90 countries. With an innovative and science-based portfolio, it consists of premium brands and services that cover the entire field of dermatology. We are looking for results-oriented individuals with a learning mindset and positive energy. Teamwork and collaboration are fundamental to the team, as is the passion for making a significant impact on the consumers, patients, and healthcare professionals they serve daily.

Indirect Procurement is a key function within the organization, responsible for managing indirect spending through a matrix structure. This structure combines a vertical category- based organization with a horizontal market procurement network. They are undergoing a process of evolution and transformation, creating additional value both for the company and for the Procurement function itself.

Your Mission:

Through category management, you will be responsible for developing strategic relationships with stakeholders and suppliers, designing efficient solutions that drive cost reduction and growth, and being part of a highly engaged team that acts with integrity and a proactive attitude.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, recommend, and implement 1-3 year strategic plans with clear KPIs.
• Facilitate category policies in cooperation with key stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain a robust database of influencers and advocacy professionals.
• Manage spending and demand: experience in cost models and price control.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with influencers, agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure favorable agreements.
• Lead and influence the Procurement network at global, regional, and local levels.
• Support the business with internal audits for global suppliers.
• Collaborate with marketing, communication, and product teams to define advocacy and influencer needs.
• Define requirements, lead supplier identification and selection processes.
• Conduct strategic negotiation and contracting with key suppliers-
• Lead business review processes with strategic suppliers and evaluate KPIs (BRM).
• Experience and process optimization in purchasing channels and S2P.

Specific Areas of Management:

• Manage the operation of the Performance Remuneration Incentive Program (PRIP) across 35 markets and 3 business units with the global media agency.
• Ownership and management of service KPI tracking and cost measurement.
• Supervision, audit, and reconciliation of media performance incentices.
• Co-lead media performance management alongside global agency and marketing teams.
• Manage contracts and commercial terms with the S. HCP media agency.
• Supervise media savings methodologies.
• Manage relationships with ecommerce providers at a global and regional level.
• Oversee contracts and commercial terms, ensuring performance optimization and SRM.
• Supervise Brand Safety providers, content SEO, media dashboards, and media audits.

Skills Requitements:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Procurement, or related discipline.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written); a second language is an advantage.
• Knowledge of marketing and paid media.
• Understanding of the synergy between paid, earned, and owned media.
• Familiarity with Martech.
• Experience in acquiring KOL services, influencers, social media, and ecommerce.
• Experience in developing and evaluating make-or-buy business models.
• Knowledge of the communication sector.
• Extensive experience in industrial, FMCG, and/or life sciences companies (e.g., pharmaceutical), where Procurement is a mature and strategic function.
• Experience in contract management and negotiations in advocacy or digital Marketing.
• Strong persuasive communication and interpersonal Skills.
• Experience interacting with executive teams and senior leadership.
• Ability to influence suppliers and internal/external stakeholders.

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