Global Category Manager Media Procurement
Job Location:
Birmingham - UK
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Job Summary
At Beiersdorf we want to help people feel good about their skin and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA Eucerin and Elastoplast.
In this role you will be part of an international diverse Media team jointly responsible for the worldwide media investments across all Beiersdorf brands such as NIVEA Eucerin & Elastoplast. This is an unique opportunity to further develop the media agency and media auditor strategy at global scale as well as lead the implementation via conducting media pitch processes and negotiations.
This role can be based in Birmingham Madrid or Hamburg.
Your Tasks
- 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 andfinance.
- 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.
Your Profile
- Professional experience in the media industry (media management agency auditor sales house or related marketingroles).
- 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.
At Beiersdorf we see you as a person far beyond your title or role. Our goal is to provide the flexibility and support you need for your professional and personal success through our work environment. That is why we have a lot to offer!
- 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
At Beiersdorf we believe that every individual brings unique perspectives experiences and strengths that deserve to be valued and celebrated. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone feels empowered to be themselves thrive in their role and work in ways that enable them to succeed. Through flexibility understanding accessibility and meaningful support we aim to ensure that all colleagues feel respected heard and able to reach their full potential.
We invite you to join us in our mission to make a positive impact and contribute to a diverse and dynamic workplace.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
We care for skin, we care for people and we care beyond skin. That is what makes us unique.
