Category Manager Advertising & Communication

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A Shared Service Provider to both UK Life Branch (Life Reinsurance provider) and Great Lakes Insurance SE (specialty provider of primary insurance services in the UK).

Key services that are provided include:
Accounting/Finance/Tax; HR;
Facilities Management;
Procurement;
Internal Audit:
Legal and Data Protection. In addition, the responsibility for managing and servicing the Leases on behalf of the relevant London Business Units.

As part of the Global Sourcing Team and reporting to the Global Category Manager for Mobility & Marketing, you will take ownership of strategic procurement initiatives in the subcategories of Marketing Services, Media Services, Creative Services, Market Research and PR & Communication. You will focus on delivering optimal sourcing solutions that create business value, strengthen supplier relationships, support digital transformation, and ensure compliance with regulatory and risk standards.

In this role, you will effectively execute regional and global strategies in collaboration with the Global Category Manager.

• Act as the central strategic interface with internal customers and key supplier managers for related procurement activities
• Ensure strategic procurement processes including demand management, tenders, offer evaluations, contract negotiations, and implementation
• Support the Global Category Managers in developing sourcing, supplier, and risk strategies, as well as shaping the process value chain
• Ensure alignment and implementation of local and regional procurement strategies
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Apply category and market knowledge to identify opportunities and drive results
• Foster global interaction with the procurement functions within Munich Re
• Promote/Support Internal Business Partners with digitization including the usage of Coupa to streamline and improve efficiencies with the purchase of goods and services
• Ensure all sourcing activities comply with legal, regulatory, and corporate social responsibility standards

Drives results (we think big) – you consistently achieve results even under tough circumstances, with the organisation’s performance in the front of your mind. You make good and timely decisions to keep things moving, using analysis, experience and judgement.

Business insight (we think big) – you can apply your knowledge of the business and the market to advance your business’ and wider organisation’s goals.

Collaboration (we lead the ‘we’) – you identify opportunities and bring the right people together to work on a common goal, encouraging diversity of opinion, whilst maintaining clarity and unity of direction.

Client focus (we grow with our clients) – you build and maintain strong client relationships (internal and external), listening to their needs and working with them to ensure value is created.

Cultivates innovation (we grow with our clients) – you create new and better ways for Munich Re to be successful e.g., generating ideas, creating efficiencies, harnessing new technology etc.

Courage (we care and dare) – you are willing to challenge the status quo and address difficult issues, saying what you believe needs to be said. You also continue to operate effectively even when things are uncertain and the way forward is unclear.

Persuades (we are clear and authentic) – you use clear and compelling arguments to gain the support, enthusiasm and commitment of others, whilst ensuring you take time to actively listen to the diversity of views and opinions.

• Relevant procurement experience or proven track record in related roles
• Experience in managing strategic sourcing projects in an international environment
• Good knowledge of Advertising & Communication sub-categories, i.e. Marketing Services, Media Services, Creative Services, Market Research and PR & Communication would be beneficial
• Good knowledge of digitization including the usage of Coupa to streamline and improve efficiencies with the purchase of goods and services
• Project…