Global Marketing & Creative Category Lead

Arbex; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pension contribution

Bonus scheme

Flexible Savings and spending accounts

Private Medical Insurance

Job summary

ARBEX seeks a seasoned Global Marketing Procurement lead to shape global category strategies across media, creative, market research and licensing, driving value with senior stakeholders worldwide.

You will collaborate across regions, manage supplier relationships, and guide negotiations using eSourcing tools. This role requires travel up to 25% and a delivery mindset aligned with our purpose.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field.
• 10+ years of procurement and category management experience, ideally within a CPG company.
• Strong category strategy, negotiation, and delivery skills, with a track record of achieving results.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Ability to work effectively across global regions, cultures, and matrix organisations while balancing diverse business needs.
• Working knowledge of COUPA, MS Office, and other procurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop global category strategies and execution plan across key global Marketing spend (Media, Creative, Market Research and Licensing).
• Manage, track, and report on Global Marketing Services spend / sourcing initiatives & savings in the internal tool in collaboration with regional procurement teams.
• Manage cross-regional senior level engagement with business stakeholders on Marketing Services needs and strategy.
• Lead the development of global category strategies for Media, Creative, Market Research and Licensing, aligned to business needs.
• Proactive and effective internal stakeholder collaboration and alignment on long term strategic business goals.
• Proven ability to drive long term value with long-range category strategies and strategic thinking.
• Develop & manage global supplier relationships.
• Drive global category strategies to deliver top-tier results through structured negotiations, coaching Regional Category Managers on key negotiations, capitalize on digital capabilities of eSourcing, eAuctions to deliver value with speed.
• Build business relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with business priorities and ensure businesses adhere to procurement policies and financial instructions.
• Create and lead 'Global Marketing Procurement communities' to connect and coach all regional buyers (~10) responsible for regional and local marketing procurement activities.
• Support the creation and maintenance of category knowledge and processes to ensure strategies remain informed and relevant.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Global collaboration

Influencing

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or supply chain

Tools

Coupa

MS Office

Job description

Become part of the team powering household names like Andrex®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Viva®, andWypAll®.AtArbex, everything you need is right here - innovation, growth, and the chance to leave a real mark.

You were made to createwhat’snext:you’rea problem-solver - a connector - someone who thrives on bringing order to complexity and driving continuous improvement. You hold the big picture while mastering the details, making sure every product, process, and partnership moves with precision and purpose. You lead with the highest standards of integrity, efficiency, and collaboration, always turning today’s challenges into tomorrow’s success stories. In this role,you'llhelp shape the future of tissue and hygiene for billions of people worldwide.We'llbe Unstoppable Together.

About You

In this role, you will lead Marketing Procurement categories globally. You will shape global category strategies and execution plans, assessing supplier landscapes and market trends to deliver sustained value. Building strong partnerships with stakeholders will be essential to align with business priorities and ensure adherence to procurement policies and financial governance.

In one of our Supply Chain roles, you'll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the centre. Job responsibilities include:

• Develop global category strategies and execution plan across key global Marketing spend (Media, Creative, Market Research and Licensing); assess supplier landscape and category trends to drive value delivery for the category.

• Manage, track, and report on Global Marketing Services spend / sourcing initiatives & savings in the internal tool in collaboration with regional procurement teams

• Manage cross-regional senior level engagement with business stakeholders on Marketing Services needs and strategy

• Lead the development of global category strategies for Media, Creative, Market Research and Licensing, aligned to business needs.

• Proactive and effective internal stakeholder collaboration and alignment on long term strategic business goals

• Proven ability to drive long term value with long-range category strategies and strategic thinking

• Develop & manage global supplier relationships

• Drive global category strategies to deliver top-tier results through structured negotiations, coaching Regional Category Managers on key negotiations, capitalize on digital capabilities of eSourcing, eAuctions to deliver value with speed.

• Build business relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment with business priorities and ensure businesses adhere to procurement policies and financial instructions.

• Create and lead 'Global Marketing Procurement communities' to connect and coach all regional buyers (~10) responsible for regional and local marketing procurement activities

• Support the creation and maintenance of category knowledge and processes to ensure strategies remain informed and relevant.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or a related field

• 10+ years of procurement and category management experience, ideally within a CPG company

• Strong category strategy, negotiation, and delivery skills, with a track record of achieving results

• Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels

• Ability to work effectively across global regions, cultures, and matrix organisations while balancing diverse business needs

• Working knowledge of COUPA, MS Office, and other procurement tools

This role requires the ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

Total Benefits

Webelievethatouremployeesareourgreatestasset, andwe'recommittedtoprovidingthemwiththeresourcestheyneedtobesuccessful.Ifyou'relookingforarewardingcareerwithacompanythatcaresaboutitsemployees,thenARBEXistheplaceforyou.

• Market-leading pension contribution.

• Bonus scheme.

• Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximise health care options and stretch pounds when caring for yourself or dependents.

• Private Medical Insurance, great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options.

• Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.

• Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.

Flex That WorksatARBEX

We believegreat workhappens when people come together with purpose.That'swhy we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration - helping you connect, grow, and innovate whilemaintainingthe balance you value.

To Be Considered

And finally, the fine print….

ForARBEXto grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands thatshape the future of tissue and hygiene, which is whyweseek to build a workforce that encompassesthe experiences of our consumers.When you bring your original thinking toARBEX, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of local policies.

This role is available for local candidates already authorised to work in the role's country only. ARBEX will not provide relocation support for this role.

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