SENIOR GLOBAL CATEGORY MANAGER - MARKETING & TRADE (M / W)

Groupe Lactalis; Paris; Sur place; EUR 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Le Groupe Lactalis recherche un Senior Global Category Manager Marketing & Trade pour diriger la stratégie d'achat d'un budget de 500M€. Le candidat idéal aura plus de 7 ans d'expérience en achats marketing, avec des compétences en négociation et en collaboration internationale. Ce rôle clé implique la gestion d'un réseau d'acheteurs et la coordination de stratégies d'achat à l'échelle mondiale, tout en optimisant la performance économique et durable des catégories marketing et trade.

Qualifications

• Minimum de 7 ans d'expérience en achats marketing et trade.
• Capacité à gérer des négociations complexes et à coordonner des parties prenantes.
• Fluency in English and French.

Responsabilités

• Diriger les efforts d'achat centralisés pour les médias et les panels.
• Gérer un réseau international de 15+ acheteurs régionaux.
• Développer des approches d'approvisionnement innovantes.

Connaissances

Négociation

Collaboration

Communication

Résilience

Orientation résultats

Description du poste

Job Description: Senior Global Category Manager Marketing & Trade

Lactalis Group is the worldwide leader in the Dairy Industry with a turnover of 30 billion euros at the end of 2023.

We are rapidly growing our iconic brands such as President, Galbani, Siggi’s, Leerdammer, Stonyfield, Kraft, and operate more than 275 factories across 5 continents.

Joining Lactalis Group means becoming part of a family-owned organization built on core values like Ambition, Commitment, and Simplicity.

This role offers an opportunity to leverage your expertise in Global Procurement on international projects, supported by accessible managers.

The impressive growth of the Group’s revenues presents both challenges and career opportunities within our Procurement Organization, whether in France or abroad.

We are seeking a Senior Global Category Manager Marketing & Trade to lead strategy for a spend of approximately EUR 500M and manage a global network of Marketing & Trade buyers.

As a key member of the Global Procurement Team, you will collaborate across Lactalis's various business divisions to drive impactful and strategic projects. Your focus will be on optimizing quality, cost, innovation, and overall performance across Marketing & Trade categories, including Media, Panels & Studies, Creative/Design & Prepress, and POS Sales Activation (sales brokers, animation, merchandising, display, discount coupons).

This high-visibility role positions you as a key player in shaping and executing the global Marketing & Trade procurement strategy.

Your Mission & Challenges:

• Lead centralized media & panel procurement efforts, negotiating strategically with global partners to maximize value and ensure consistency across all zones.
• Coordinate procurement strategies for other Marketing & Trade categories (e.g., agencies, digital marketing, sales brokers, trade services), ensuring alignment with global goals and regional execution.
• Develop expertise in Marketing & Trade procurement, building innovative sourcing approaches tailored to the dynamics of these categories.
• Manage an international network of 15+ regional/local buyers, fostering collaboration and efficiency.
• Drive global initiatives to enhance the economic and sustainable performance of Marketing & Trade categories.

What is Essential for Us?

• Minimum of 7+ years experience in marketing & trade procurement with a proven track record of delivering impactful results.
• A strategic and collaborative mindset, capable of leading centralized procurement while effectively coordinating regional and local stakeholders for other marketing categories.
• Strong skills in aligning global strategies with regional execution, balancing strategic vision with operational needs.
• Proven ability to build and manage relationships with global and regional stakeholders across functions, fostering collaboration and achieving buy-in for centralized strategies.
• Resilience, tenacity, and credibility to lead high-stakes negotiations and drive change in a dynamic environment.
• Fluency in English and French, with strong communication and presentation skills to engage international teams.
• A results-oriented mindset, driven to deliver measurable added value in marketing & trade procurement categories.

What’s Next?

Click the “Apply Now” button and submit your application. After an initial telephone interview, you will meet your future manager and our Talent Manager.

Join us and experience a unique journey!

Location: Category Manager • Greater Paris Metropolitan Region, France