Interim Procurement Category Manager
Interim Search has been entrusted to place an Interim Procurement Category Manager in Marketing for an international, product-focused company. The role specializes in developing and maintaining efficient, value-driven, and long-term supplier relationships within global marketing. The position is based in Stockholm.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage procurement within market research, media, and content production.
- Analyze supplier markets, benchmark best practices, and ensure cost-efficiency in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Identify and evaluate new sourcing opportunities.
- Negotiate supplier agreements and ensure compliance with internal and external regulations.
- Lead strategic projects and procurement initiatives from planning to execution.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience in indirect sourcing and procurement of marketing services across retail, B2B, and product-driven organizations
- Demonstrated ability to build and develop international strategic supplier relationships.
- Proven experience managing the end-to-end sourcing process, from demand analysis to implementation and follow-up.
- Background in product marketing, sales, or product placement.
- Experienced in continuously optimizing processes and driving projects from concept to completion.
- Excellent communication skills with strong stakeholder management and engagement abilities.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Assignment Details
The assignment is full-time, starting immediately or as soon as possible and is expected to last approximately 17-18 months. Candidates will be presented on an ongoing basis and interviews will be scheduled accordingly. If you have the right profile, are available and interested, apply now!
