Head of Category Procurement MarCom
Head of Category Procurement MarCom
The global procurement team is recruiting the Head of Marketing Procurement.
The global procurement team consist of around 250 professionals that operate as one team to deliver business value across all of businesses and regions. The function, with an annual spend of ~EUR 5bln., is in the midst of transforming to an hybrid model combining expertise and scale from central Category teams, proximity and excellence in execution from local Business Procurement teams and transactional efficiency and support from regional Procurement Operations & Excellence teams.
The goal is to transform Procurement from a traditional ‘savings operation’ to becoming a true business partner that adds value to FrieslandCampina; from cost to value. This means procurement aims to be closer to and part of the business at an early stage in the process. It is about knowing business needs, markets trends and developments, and bringing that in together with a strategic perspective to develop relevant and tailored sourcing solutions creating value (savings, innovation, sustainability, cash, et cetera) to each businesses and/or region.
What we ask
We are looking for a collaborative leader with strong communication and stakeholder management skills. The ideal candidate is energetic, results-driven, has a passion for creating added value, and empowers committed teams. In addition, you bring the ability to create and execute plans with the required results. You are a visionary leader and at the same time demonstrates empathy for others, using strong interpersonal skills. You are also an exemplary, action-orientated leader who can inspire and motivate others. You demonstrate an excellent understanding of Marcom procurement matters, and experience working in a matrix reporting organization. Being an effective leader, you practice strategic thinking and rise above the details whilst delivering results. All of this while engaging others by having developed effective internal and external relationships through active listening and learning; compelling others to support key initiatives through clear communication of the value-add for the business.
- University degree or postgraduate qualification
- Proven experience in Procurement, or Marketing, on client or agency side (+9y)
- Relentless drive, entrepreneurial mindset, and accountability to make things work
- Ability to manage senior stakeholders (CEO-1) and influence effectively
- Ability to coach and develop a team
- Track record in developing strategies and programs that have a positive impact across multiple operating units
- Able to understand and use complex evaluations and financial concepts
What we offer
- Unique company culture of Dutch heritage and international presence;
- To ensure a healthy work-life balance, we've implemented a hybrid work model for this role. You'll be required to visit our Amersfoort office no more than twice a week, allowing you flexibility while maintaining collaborative engagement;
- Receive home office essentials, such as an ergonomic chair, desk, monitors, and more, to support your comfort and productivity while working remotely;
- A Car Lease Scheme/Mobility budget;
- Keen on cycling? Take advantage of our bike purchase scheme, offering attractive tax benefits to help you acquire a brand-new bike. Enjoy the ride while saving on costs;
- Enjoy 200 hours of annual leave on a full-time basis, with the flexibility to sell or purchase up to 40 additional hours of holiday time. Your 8% holiday allowance ensures that you can make the most of your well-deserved time off;
- A workweek of (fulltime) 40 hours, and a bonus scheme;
- Receive a company laptop and mobile phone, enabling seamless communication whether you're on the move or working remotely;
- We prioritize your overall well-being. That's why we offer a range of support services, including coaching, financial assistance, physiotherapy, and a comprehensive health check every three years, ensuring you feel supported in every aspect of your life;
- A competitive pension to support when you retire. A partner pension too, so your partner will be looked after if something happens to you while you're working with us;
- Beyond these offerings, we provide a diverse array of schemes, programs, and courses meticulously designed to empower you to develop and evolve according to your unique career trajectory with us;
- Exceptional support of cross disciplinary movement within the company to broaden your knowledge and growth paths;
- A friendly and informal working environment, yet professional team members as sparring partners;
- Autonomy and trust create longer term impact that helps bring better nutrition to the world;
- Free cheese and milk at lunch in the central office, and barista coffee to help you go through your working days with a lot of joy.
Vacancy description
As Head of Marketing Procurement you will be responsible for sourcing the subcategories Media, Creative & Production, PR & Sponsoring, Merchandising, Activation, Premiums, POSM, Market Research and Marketing Technology.
These categories represent an annual managed spend of 450 million euros. Further, you will be responsible for 4 direct and 1 indirect reports and their personal development. You will be reporting directly to the Indirect Category Procurement Director, who reports to the CPO.
In this role, you will build a best-in-class MarCom team and develop world-class category strategies in sync with key business stakeholders. By executing these strategies through meaningful procurement solutions, you bring procurement to the front-end of decision making and maximize value creation for FrieslandCampina. There are five key responsibilities in your area:
Category Management & Sourcing Strategy
- Create, review and manage successful integrated category strategies, aligning business goals and customer requirements with supply market capabilities. Identify, develop and coordinate relevant category procurement projects & solutions in line with the category strategy.
Supplier Relationship Management
- Develop and maintain relationships with key and strategic suppliers to facilitate strategic partnerships leading to innovations, sustainability, and increased value. Maintain a deep understanding of market trends; actively implement procurement best practices to drive value and superior service.
Efficiency & Effectiveness
- Drive efficiency and effectiveness through cost transparency, measurement solutions, tail-spend solutions, integrator solutions and structured source-to-pay buying channels.
Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain good relationships at both tactical and strategic level and seek alignment on strategies, roadmaps and program management activities. Key stakeholders are found in HR, IT, R&D, QA and General Business leadership.
Team development
- Build a best-in-class Marcom Procurement team through external hiring, internal development & coaching.
Team Details
See all colleagues on LinkedInYou will manage a dedicated team of 4 professionals that are managing the Marketing-related spend in order to meet customer needs, create competitive advantage and drive profitable growth. It is a multinational team based in the Netherlands and Singapore. The team is also supported by a Source-to-Contract buyer; as well as an extended Marcom Procurement team located in our Fighting Units.
The Corporate Procurement department takes care of all purchasing. The team operates across their global offices and factories, across all functions and business groups.
FrieslandCampina Procurement is driving One4Seven strategy that seeks to create an agile and diverse Procurement team unleashing the power of suppliers to deliver sustainable value for our 7 Business Groups. Through our Performance First, Business Integration, Supplier Ecosystem and Sustainability workstreams we aim to bring Best in class performance and the best place to work.
To realize this ambition, FrieslandCampina Procurement has set three main goals:
• Increase focus on high-value adding activities impacting E2E P&L (innovation, sustainability, savings & value add, cash flow)
• Increase efficiency by specialization of roles and responsibilities and investment in people and skills, building strong capabilities
• Increase efficiency by standardization and automation of processes and digitization