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Global Category Manager (Marketing) – Wroclaw, Poland (F/M)

Global Category Manager (Marketing) – Wroclaw, Poland (F/M)

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Astek Group

Founded in France in 1988, Astek is a global player in engineering and technology consulting, present on five continents. With its expertise in many industrial and tertiary sectors, it supports its international clients in the intelligent deployment of their products and services, and in the implementation of their digital transformation.

Since its creation, the Group has based its development on a strong culture of entrepreneurship and innovation, and on the support and skills development of its 10 000 employees who are committed every day to promoting combination of digital technologies and complex systems engineering.

Join a Group rapidly developing in France and around the world, with a turnover of 705 M€ in 2024.

More on the Group on our website https://astek.net. 

Position

We are currently looking for a candidate for the position of Global Category Manager for our client from the pharmaceutical industry.

Additional information

The project focuses on supporting a global organization in managing procurement activities within the Marketing category, including agencies, media, and digital suppliers. The role involves leading end-to-end sourcing processes, negotiating commercial terms, and drafting as well as negotiating contracts (MSA, SOW). The position requires close collaboration with international business stakeholders to ensure cost efficiency, compliance, and alignment with organizational standards. It is delivered in a fast-paced, global environment with a high level of autonomy and accountability for measurable outcomes. 

Offered salary

Salary: from 1050 to 1200 PLN net/day, depending on experience and competences.

You’re ideal for this role if you:

  • bring at least 5 years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing
  • have solid exposure to the marketing category (agencies, media, digital, production, events)
  • have successfully managed end-to-end sourcing activities, including RFPs, supplier selection, and commercial negotiations
  • demonstrate strong capability in drafting and negotiating marketing contracts (MSA, SOW, amendments)
  • are confident working autonomously and making informed business decisions
  • effectively collaborate with and influence senior stakeholders 

Nice to have:

  • experience in regulated industries (e.g. MedTech, Pharma)
  • experience working in global or matrixed organizations
  • familiarity with compliance requirements related to marketing activities
  • understanding of intellectual property and usage rights in marketing materials 

Your day-to-day responsibilities include:​

  • leading end-to-end sourcing processes within the marketing category (RFPs, bid analysis, supplier selection)
  • negotiating commercial terms with agencies and marketing suppliers
  • drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts (MSA, SOW, amendments)
  • collaborating with business stakeholders to define requirements and scope of services
  • ensuring compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements
  • monitoring contract execution and addressing supplier-related issues
  • identifying and mitigating commercial and contractual risks
  • reporting sourcing outcomes and cost savings
  • coordinating activities with regional or global procurement teams 

Our recruitment process

Call with our Recruiter -> Call with our Business Manager -> Meeting with Client

If necessary, after call with the Recruiter, we also invite you to an additional technical verification stage.

Need more information? Contact me: irma.przetacznik@astek.net

What we offer

  • Long-term collaboration
  • Technical training, certifications, and skills development
  • Competence Center mentoring – being a member of the Competence Center community from day one is an opportunity to develop your skills, participate in various conferences, and share knowledge and experience with people who face the same challenges every day
  • Clear career path
  • Employee benefits package (Multisport, private healthcare, life insurance)
  • Friendly working atmosphere, team-building events, and team-building meetings

Referral system

It’s not about you? Recommend us your friend and get a bonus up to 7,000 PLN

Link: https://astek.pl/system-rekomendacji/

Information clause

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