Procurement Category Manager, Marketing

Job description

Do you want to shape the future of Marketing & Digital Procurement at ECCO? At ECCO, Procurement is on an exciting transformation journey. Through our One Procurement operating model, we are strengthening capabilities, increasing global collaboration, and positioning Procurement as a strategic business partner across the organization. To support this journey, we are looking for an experienced Procurement Category Manager, Marketing & Digital to take ownership of one of ECCO's most visible and business-critical indirect spend categories. This is a unique opportunity to join at a time where Marketing & Digital Procurement is receiving increased strategic attention, with new global initiatives, greater centralization of marketing activities, an increased focus on global campaign execution, and growing investments across media and digital channels. You will have significant influence on category direction, supplier strategies, and ways of working, while partnering closely with senior stakeholders across Marketing, Digital Commerce, Finance, Legal, and Procurement. Drive strategy and create value As Procurement Category Manager, Marketing & Digital, you will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies, leading sourcing initiatives, and managing supplier partnerships across a diverse portfolio of Marketing and Digital spend categories. Your responsibilities will include: Developing and executing global category strategies that support business objectives and drive long-term value. Leading sourcing projects, supplier selection processes, and commercial negotiations across Marketing and Digital categories. Building strong partnerships with stakeholders and suppliers while driving supplier performance, innovation, and continuous improvement. Identifying opportunities for commercial optimization, risk mitigation, and procurement best practices through market insights and category expertise. Contributing to the continued development of ECCO's global Procurement organization and operating model. Category activities may include areas such as media agencies, measurement agencies, creative agencies, digital marketing services, marketing production, content development, events, sponsorships, and strategic marketing partnerships. Bring your commercial mindset and relationship-building skills We imagine that you are an experienced procurement or category management professional who enjoys working in a global environment and partnering closely with business stakeholders. To succeed in this role, you likely bring: Experience within Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, or a similar commercial role. Proven experience leading supplier negotiations and sourcing initiatives, ideally within Marketing, Digital, Media, or related categories. Strong commercial acumen and a value-focused mindset. Experience building and managing supplier relationships. The ability to challenge and influence stakeholders constructively. Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills. A proactive, structured, and results-oriented approach. The ability to navigate complexity and drive progress in a global matrix organization Professional proficiency in English. Make your mark on a growing category With increasing focus on global supplier partnerships, centralized campaign activities, media investments, and commercial governance, this role offers a significant opportunity to shape future category strategies and ways of working. You will not simply inherit a category. You will help define its future direction by identifying opportunities, challenging established approaches, and bringing new ideas to the organization Working at ECCO When joining ECCO, you become part of a global company built on craftsmanship, innovation, and strong values. We believe the best results are created through collaboration, trust, and a healthy balance between professional ambitions and personal well-being. You will join an international environment where ideas are welcomed, development is encouraged, and employees are empowered to make an impact. We offer a flexible working environment that combines the value of in-person collaboration with the flexibility to work remotely when appropriate.