Global Marketing & Creative Category Lead

Arbex; Tadworth; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pension

Bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Education support

Family and relocation assistance

Job summary

Arbex is seeking a seasoned Global Marketing Procurement lead to shape category strategies and drive value across Media, Creative, Market Research and Licensing. You will coordinate with regional teams and senior stakeholders to execute global plans while ensuring governance and policy compliance.

In this role you will manage supplier relationships, negotiate long-term strategies, and leverage COUPA and eSourcing tools to deliver savings. A hybrid UK-based work model is offered.

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

Global procurement

Category strategy

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

COUPA

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business/supply chain

Tools

COUPA

MS Office

Job description

Job Description

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

You were made to create what’s next: you’re a 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’ll help shape the future of tissue and hygiene for billions of people worldwide. We’ll be 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

We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we're committed to providing them with the resources they need to be successful. If you're looking for a rewarding career with a company that cares about its employees, then ARBEX is the place for you.

• 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 Works at ARBEX

We believe great work happens when people come together with purpose. That’s why we offer a flexible work model that blends remote work with intentional in-person collaboration — helping you connect, grow, and innovate while maintaining the balance you value.

And finally, the fine print…

For ARBEX to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that shape the future of tissue and hygiene, which is why we seek to build a workforce that encompassesthe experiences of our consumers.When you bring your original thinking to ARBEX, 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.

Primary Location Walton Oaks

Worker Type Employee

Worker Sub-Type Regular

Time Type Full time