Senior Category Manager (all genders) – Marketing

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Senior Category Manager (all genders) – Marketing, Hamburg

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Hamburg, Germany

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

28.04.2025

Expiry Date:

12.06.2025

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Job Description:

We are a subsidiary of ALK-Abelló, Denmark, the world's leading company in the research and development of allergy-specific immunotherapeutics.

Specialising in allergic diseases, we offer comprehensive diagnostics and a holistic therapy concept for allergologists. Our ethical, highly effective preparations occupy a market-leading position. Through innovative products and modern communication concepts, we aim to improve the care of allergy sufferers in Germany, contributing to better health and quality of life.

For our offices located close to the centre of Hamburg, we are searching for a

Senior Category Manager (all genders) – Marketing

Do you have experience in procurement leadership within marketing?
Do you have skills in developing and executing procurement category strategies and negotiating contracts?
Do you want to influence the shaping of global procurement in an international, growing pharmaceutical company?

ALK Global Procurement is undergoing a transformation to enhance our scope and reach, ensuring short-term and long-term value increases, supporting our new strategy Allergy+. ALK Global Procurement manages direct and indirect procurement globally across Europe, North America, and China.
To support this transformation, we seek a Procurement Professional to lead efforts within global marketing and commercial fields at ALK.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the strategic procurement journey at ALK. We expect you to actively participate in procurement with the indirect procurement team, acting as a strategic partner for the business.

As Senior Category Manager – Marketing, you will work independently and collaboratively with stakeholders within ALK and beyond. You will be involved in decision-making processes and contribute significantly to ALK's future success. You will report to the Director of Global Indirect, CxO, and Large Projects Procurement.

• Develop and manage forecast data models and present company performance with recommendations for stakeholders at various levels.
• Analyze relevant data (market, insurance, CRM) to identify trends; evaluate projects and marketing activities, and recommend actions to promote growth.
• Continuously improve reporting tools and procedures (e.g., KPI tracking, forecasts, patient models, visualization).
• Conceive and develop business cases in collaboration with Global Business Development and Global Marketing, especially regarding commercial excellence.
• Proven procurement experience in a similar role within an international company, with strong skills in category strategy development, contract negotiation, and global marketing service procurement.
• Preferably hold a master's degree in business, supply chain, or related fields.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, with strong analytical skills, motivation, proactivity, and initiative.

You can expect an interesting job with an attractive compensation package, many benefits, and an international environment. Benefits include flexible working hours, home office options, a modern workplace, Deutschlandticket, and a fun, friendly, and energetic team.