Procurement Category Manager, Media & Marketing

QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred5–10 years of experience in category management, strategic sourcing, or procurement, with a strong preference for media and/or marketing categories

Demonstrated experience managing suppliers such as media agencies, publishers, editorial partners, social media platforms, branding or creative agencies

Strong commercial acumen with proven negotiation and influencing skills

Experience working in complex, global, matrixed organizations

Ability to operate independently with minimal guidance while collaborating effectively with cross-functional stakeholders

Recognized ability to engage with senior business partners and external suppliers, including Legal and Risk teams

Experience with supplier performance management and governance frameworks

Professional procurement certification (e.g., CPSM, CIPS) considered an asset

International experience and understanding of regional market dynamics strongly preferred WHO YOU'LL WORK WITHYou are someone who thrives in a high-performance environment, bringing a growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit to tackle meaningful challenges that have a real  return for your drive, determination, and curiosity, we’ll provide the resources, mentorship, and opportunities to help you quickly broaden your expertise, grow into a well-rounded professional, and contribute to work that truly makes a difference.

When you join us, you will have:

Continuous learning:
Our learning and apprenticeship culture, backed by structured programs, is all about helping you grow while creating an environment where feedback is clear, actionable, and focused on your development. The real magic happens when you take the input from others to heart and embrace the fast-paced learning experience, owning your journey.

A voice that matters:
From day one, we value your ideas and contributions. You’ll make a tangible impact by offering innovative ideas and practical solutions, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. We not only encourage diverse perspectives, but they are critical in driving us toward the best possible outcomes.

Global community:
With colleagues across 65+ countries and over 100 different nationalities, our firm’s diversity fuels creativity and helps us come up with the best solutions. Plus, you’ll have the opportunity to learn from exceptional colleagues with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Exceptional benefits:
On top of a competitive salary (based on your location, experience, and skills), we provide a comprehensive benefits package to enable holistic well-being for you and your family.

WHAT YOU'LL DOAs Category Manager for Media and Marketing, you will lead a high-impact, enterprise-wide portfolio spanning a diverse ecosystem of media and marketing suppliers. This includes publishers, editorial partners, social media platforms, branding and creative agencies, and digital media vendors.

You will be accountable for shaping and executing a comprehensive category strategy that advances the firm’s brand objectives, supports business priorities, drives financial value, ensures regulatory and policy compliance, and enhances the overall effectiveness and reach of our marketing  this strategic role, you will define the long-term direction of the Media and Marketing category by developing forward-looking strategies, cultivating strong cross-functional partnerships, and building high-value relationships with critical suppliers who shape the firm’s global brand presence and market engagement.

You will drive innovation and efficiency in how the firm sources and manages media and marketing services across global and regional markets, ensuring supplier partnerships deliver measurable business outcomes and meaningful audience impact.

You will develop and implement global and regional category strategies aligned with brand, growth, and communications objectives. Through disciplined supplier lifecycle management—spanning sourcing, contracting, performance management, and continuous improvement—you will optimize how the firm engages with its marketing ecosystem.

Working closely with Marketing, Communications,…