Global Marketing & Creative Category Lead

Global Marketing & Creative Category Lead

Become part of the team powering household names like Andrex®, Kleenex®, Cottonelle®, Scott®, Viva®, and Wyp All®.

At Arbex, everything you need is right here—innovation, growth, and the chance to leave a real mark.

You were made to create what’s next: you’re a problem‑solver – a connector – someone who thrives on bringing order to complexity and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global category strategies for key marketing spend (Media, Creative, Market Research, Licensing).
• Assess supplier landscape and market trends to drive sustained value for the category.
• Manage, track and report on Marketing Services spend and sourcing initiatives in collaboration with regional procurement teams.
• Engage cross‑regional senior stakeholders on Marketing Services needs and strategy.
• Lead global category strategies aligned with business needs, ensuring adherence to procurement policies.
• Drive long‑term value through strategic category planning and negotiation.
• Develop and maintain global supplier relationships and ensure best‑in‑class delivery.
• Negotiate with global suppliers and coach regional managers on key negotiations, leveraging digital sourcing tools.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to align priorities and maintain compliance.
• Create and lead global marketing procurement communities to support regional buyers.
• Support the creation and maintenance of category knowledge and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or a related field.
• 10+ years of procurement and category management experience, ideally within a CPG company.
• Strong category strategy, negotiation, and delivery skills with a proven track record.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to influence at all levels and work effectively across global regions, cultures, and matrix organizations.
• Working knowledge of COUPA, MS Office, and other procurement tools.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Travel Requirement

Travel up to 25% of the time.

Benefits

• Market‑leading pension contribution.
• Bonus scheme.
• Flexible savings and spending accounts to maximise health care options.
• Private medical insurance with dental and vision coverage.
• Diverse income protection insurance options.
• Additional programs and support for education, child adoption, relocation, and temporary childcare.
• Flexible work model blending remote work with intentional in‑person collaboration.
• Equal Opportunity

We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification.

Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Employment is subject to verification of local policies.

This role is available for local candidates already authorised to work in the role’s country only.

ARBEX will not provide relocation support for this role.

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