Global Category Manager, Marketing

Our client is one of the largest medical technology companies focused on orthopaedics, sports medicine, ENT, and advanced wound management. The company operates in more than 100 countries and reported annual sales of $6.2 billion in 2025. Role Overview *Contract type: PAYE *Location: Remote with occasional meetings in Watford The Global Category Manager (GCM), Marketing is a single-contributor, delivery-focused role responsible for hands-on sourcing, commercial negotiation, and contract drafting across the global Marketing category. It requires a self-starting procurement professional with Marketing category experience, who can operate independently in a fast-paced environment, work confidently with senior stakeholders, and deliver end-to-end sourcing and contracting outcomes. Strong experience in drafting and negotiating Marketing contracts is essential. Experience in MedTech, Pharma, or other regulated environments is strongly preferred Key Responsibilities Sourcing, Negotiation & Contracting • Lead end-to-end sourcing activities across Marketing sub-categories (e.g. agencies, media, digital, brand, production, events) • Run sourcing events including RFPs, evaluations, supplier selection, and awards • Own commercial negotiations to deliver cost, risk, and value outcomes • Draft, review, and negotiate Marketing contracts, including MSAs, SOWs, and amendments • Ensure contracts are clearly communicated and consistently applied by the business Stakeholder Engagement • Establish effective working relationships with senior Marketing and business stakeholders • Translate business requirements into clear sourcing and contracting actions • Provide pragmatic commercial advice and challenge where required Supplier Management & Risk (Selective) • Support management of key Marketing suppliers where required • Address supplier performance or commercial issues in a timely manner • Identify and escalate supplier and contractual risks appropriately • Support supplier innovation discussions aligned to business needs Governance & Delivery • Deliver agreed Marketing sourcing activity in line with Procurement policies and procedures • Ensure transparency of sourcing outcomes, approvals, and contract status • Support value delivery (cost, risk mitigation, commercial improvement) • Coordinate with Regional or GBS Procurement resources where applicable Essential • 5+ years’ experience in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing • Strong, demonstrable Marketing category experience (agency, media, digital, brand, production, events) • Proven end-to-end sourcing experience • Essential experience drafting and negotiating contracts within the Marketing category