Global Category Manager, Marketing in Darwen

Lead how our global marketing investments support and strengthen our brands worldwide. At Hempel, we are committed to creating a brighter future through sustainable coating solutions. Procurement plays an important role in helping us invest responsibly, strategically and with long term impact.

We are looking for a Global Procurement Category Manager, Marketing. In this role, you will oversee the global marketing category from a Procurement perspective across Decorative, Marine, Energy and Infrastructure, with most activity connected to our Decorative business. With a sizable annual spend, this global role offers the opportunity to contribute to scalable sourcing strategies, strengthen supplier partnerships and deliver measurable value across regions and brands.

You will report to the Group Indirect Procurement Director and work closely with colleagues across Commercial, Finance and Brand teams worldwide as well as building the relationships with our supplier partners.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Holding Procurement responsibility for end to end management of the global Marketing category
• Developing and implementing Procurement related category strategies aligned with business and brand priorities
• Guiding structured sourcing initiatives using Hempel's standard sourcing framework
• Establishing and managing global framework agreements with agencies and marketing suppliers
• Supporting cost optimisation and continuous improvement across regions
• Partnering with brand and commercial teams to support the One Deco strategy while recognising local brand needs
• Maintaining strong governance, compliance and contract lifecycle practices
• Supplier relationships

Who You Are

You are an experienced procurement professional with global category management experience and a collaborative, outcome focused approach. You are comfortable working within a complex, multi brand environment and balancing global opportunities with local business needs.

Experience

• Global or regional indirect category management within international or complex organisations
• Working with media agencies, creative suppliers or retail marketing investments
• Supporting value optimisation and scalable sourcing approaches
• Establishing or managing supplier agreements and partnerships
• Engaging stakeholders across seniority levels and functions
• Applying structured sourcing, negotiation and contract management practices

You communicate clearly, build strong working relationships across cultures and regions, and are motivated by creating sustainable value for the business.

Why join Hempel Procurement

Procurement at Hempel is strengthening its global ways of working, expanding category expertise and building capabilities across indirect spend. You will join a global team of around 55 procurement colleagues within a culture built on trust, accountability and collaboration. We encourage diverse perspectives and support long term career development across functions and regions.

We welcome applications from candidates whose experience may not match every requirement listed. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply.

Application due: 2026-04-02

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Job Functions: Marketing, Purchasing, Supply Chain

Industry: Chemicals

At Hempel, you're welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other. We're on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.