Category Manager Marketing

4 weken geleden


Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland Randstad US Voltijd

Are you our new colleague? We're looking for a Category Manager Marketing and Business services at Diemen HQ, Netherlands. Hybrid. Fulltime

people at the heart of everything we do

Working at Randstad is unlike working at any organization. Because at Randstad we put people at the heart of everything we do. This goes for our clients, our talent, our employees, and society. We combine our passion for people with the power of today's technologies. This helps us support people and organizations in realizing their true potential. Learn more about our mission, history and values on our website:

how you will contribute

As Category Manager of Marketing and Business services, you will play an important role in supporting business owners in building and executing the category strategies for all marketing categories, as well as HR and professional services (PS) procurement. The category manager works on the category internal (stakeholders) and external (suppliers) relationships in close cooperation with the head of Non-It procurement, contract management, and contract owners and is supported by the junior category lead and the Procurement Excellence team.

what you will be doing

The category manager is part of the global procurement team driving various strategic initiatives and projects. Therefore speed, commitment, being a self-starter, and having excellent communication skills are key to success.

As a member of the team, you will be responsible for

  • business partnering with the global marketing team, the global HR team & with the functional owners of professional services

your main responsibilities are;

  • optimizing the delivery of marketing, HR, PS annual spend
  • supporting specific initiatives as part of Randstad's wider business objectives
  • gathering and translating category insights into strategic proposals and initiatives for Marketing, HR, and PS
  • sourcing projects
  • support strategic contract implementations
  • collaborating, coaching, and sharing best practices with Opcos
  • nurturing strategic supplier relationships as part of the supplier relationship management program focusing on performance, risk management, and innovation by bringing new thinking, new products, services, and solutions
  • contributing to the development of the global procurement team setup, policies, and governance

who will you work with

The Global Procurement department consists of the IT and Non-IT sourcing and Procurement excellence teams. Together you are responsible for enabling business strategy implementation where category managers play an important role in supporting the stakeholders in all sourcing activity. You will report to the head of Global Non-IT Procurement.

what you will bring

Your communication and negotiation skills are well-developed. You have a 5 + years track record in indirect procurement category management and are a proven and skilled business partner. You have an affinity for human resources, marketing, and professional services and understand the relevant complexities in these service procurement categories.

You have a service-minded attitude that balances all interests in your approach when delivering on objectives and adding your expertise to the discussions. Are you keen to help us shape our

global procurement organization? Then we are looking for you

what's in it for you

We put people at the heart of everything we do. Our employment conditions reflect this;

  • Hybrid work (based twice a week in Diemen HQ) with sporadic travel requirements
  • Competitive salary
  • An additional flexible benefit budget
  • Attractive bonus scheme
  • Option to take part in Randstad's success through our employee Share Purchase Plan
  • Option to go on a sabbatical leave or buy extra holidays
  • Flexible working hours in the office or hybrid
  • Attractive mobility arrangements
  • Opportunity to give back to local communities through paid volunteering leave
  • Growth and development opportunities in a fast changing global environment
  • Working with great people and being part of a network where everyone wants you to succeed
  • An environment where differences are understood, valued and celebrated

We want our teams and talent to reflect the rich diversity of the societies we serve. We thrive for an environment of belonging, safety and confidence. So everyone can bring their whole selves to work and flourish. Learn more about equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging at randstad here.

If you recognize yourself in the profile above, we invite you to apply for this role. For more information you can reach out to our Internal Talent Acquisition Partner Jenny Roberts )

The recruitment procedure consists of a screening and at least two interviews. Later in the process, an (online) assessment and a job offer conversation take place.

We are an inclusive employer and should you require any reasonable adjustments in order to complete any aspect of the recruitment process, please contact the Internal Talent Acquisition (ITA) team.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please just let us know.



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