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Veeam, a leader in data resilience, is seeking a Marketing Category Manager. This role is responsible for establishing category goals, negotiating contracts, and managing a preferred supplier list. The Marketing Category Manager will strategically manage 3rd party spend, ensuring maximum return on investments and will collaborate with marketing, events, IT, legal, and finance departments.
Responsibilities:
- Build strong partnerships with Business Leaders
- Analyze 3rd party spend and develop roadmaps
- Lead vendor contract negotiations
- Negotiate contracts with best-in-class terms
- Build and drive relationships with key vendors
- Plan, draft, and execute formal RFPs
- Provide directions and guidance for Sourcing Manager and Buyers
- Monitor and track preferred supplier relationships
- Identify areas for process development and/or improvement
- Participate and contribute in S2P initiatives
- Work with customized Reports and spend analysis
Requirements:
- In-depth understanding of marketing procurement spend
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong attention to detail, integrity, and professionalism
- Strong negotiation skills
- Procurement market awareness
- Ability to multitask and prioritize
- Excellent project managerial and interpersonal skills
- Strategic thinking and leadership experience
- Ability to facilitate and coordinate multiple deadlines
Veeam offers:
- Unlimited PTO
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on day one
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Family planning support and paid leave
- 401k match
- Veeam Care Days for volunteering
- Professional training and education
