Global Category Manager Media Procurement

  • Ultimate.ai
  • Birmingham, Staffordshire
  • Jun 08, 2026
Full time Advert / Media / Entertainment

Job Description

Job Details
  • Contract Type: Unlimited / Full-Time
  • Country / City: United Kingdom / Birmingham
  • Company: Beiersdorf UK Ltd.
  • Job Function: Supply Chain Management
Your Tasks
  • Manage the full media buying cycle as part of an international and diverse team!
  • Establish the Beiersdorf media buying strategy, ensuring delivery of strategic direction and performance targets.
  • Set up and execute strategic procurement frameworks and governance with diverse stakeholders.
  • Conduct as part of the team media agency pitches and negotiations, working closely with several functions such as global, regional and local marketing teams, legal and finance.
  • Develop new commercial models to be delivered by the media agencies, such as Performance Marketing, Retail Media etc.
  • Execute regular media agency performance reviews on global level.
  • Manage the global media agency partners and their commercial outputs.
  • Act as business partner for local markets for the collaboration with their media agencies.
  • Ensure contract compliance of the agencies via media auditing.
  • Develop and implement best practices, standard documents, and digital solutions to enhance category management and support continuous improvement.
Your Profile
  • Professional experience in the media industry (media management, agency, auditor, sales house or related marketing roles).
  • Professional experience in the digital media and/or at tech and/or ecommerce sphere is a strong advantage.
  • Team player with confidence in leading conversations with key stakeholders and taking full ownership of projects.
  • Confidence in conducting negotiations in both written and spoken English, proficiency in another language of advantage.
  • Having an entrepreneurial mindset combined with proficient analytical thinking.
  • Experience in an international business environment/ cross cultural working.
Additional information
  • We offer a competitive salary along with an annual bonus (subject to conditions).
  • Defined contribution pension
  • Private medical & dental insurance
  • Life assurance
  • Critical illness
  • Discounts on products
  • Hybrid working
  • 25 days holiday (buy & sell holiday)
  • Free head office parking