Global Category Procurement Manager - Content & Premiums

Do you have a strong background in marketing procurement and feel ready for your next step? Are you excited to contribute to one of the world’s largest dairy companies and partner with senior stakeholders on ROI‑driven marketing value creation? Then this might be your next move.
We are looking for a Global Category Procurement Manager Content & Premiums to join our Global Procurement team and elevate the strategic sourcing of two impactful marketing categories.

Wat we vragen

Candidate Requirements

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in marketing procurement, agency management, or creative agency environments within global organizations
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or a related field (Master’s or certifications are a plus)
• Fluent in English

Competencies

• Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate business needs into actionable sourcing strategies
• Exceptional negotiation, communication, and interpersonal capabilities
• Proven ability to build strong networks and create winning cross‑functional partnerships
• Solid understanding of procurement best practices, market dynamics, and relevant technologies
• Skilled in analyzing complex data and driving data‑based decisions
• Familiarity with legal and contractual elements of procurement
• Demonstrated leadership and project management experience
• Expertise in creative agency pricing and operations, optimizing for value and performance
• Strong commercial acumen and digital foresight

Wat we bieden

FrieslandCampina has a unique company culture of Dutch heritage and international presence. The work environment is informal and friendly, where you collaborate with passionate professionals. You will have access to training and coaching to support your professional growth, and internal career development opportunities are actively encouraged. With trust and autonomy, you will have the chance to create lasting impact, contributing to better nutrition for the world. As for the A collaborative and informal work environment, with professional peers who challenge and support you.

• Salary between €5,200 and €7,500per month, depending on knowledge and experience (full-time);
• Full-time workweek of 38 hours, 5% year-end bonus, 12,5% variable bonus, and a pension;
• 200 hours of annual leave, the option to buy or sell 40 extra hours, and 8% holiday allowance;
• Flexible working hours and ample opportunities to work from home;
• Card for train travel or €0.23 per km travel allowance (max 30 km one way);
• Access to training and mentoring programs tailored to your professional growth;
• A collaborative and informal work environment, with professional peers who challenge and support you.
• Free milk & cheese during lunch and delicious barista coffee at our headquarters.
• A company laptop, and mobile phone are provided for seamless communication, whether working remotely or on the go.

Vacaturetekst

As Category Procurement Manager Content & Premiums, you will shape and steer the global sourcing strategy for two key marketing pillars.
For Content, you will partner closely with Commercial teams to ensure that fit‑for‑purpose marketing assets are created efficiently and effectively by our agency partners across the EMEA region.For Premiums, you will take global ownership of the supplier ecosystem for promotional items that drive trial, strengthen brand love, deepen shopper engagement, and boost sales. You will safeguard safe, compliant, and on‑brand items that deliver maximum shopfloor impact.You will act as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders, continuously raising the bar on value delivery, supplier performance, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global procurement strategies for Content & Premiums, turning growth ambitions into clear sourcing roadmaps and supplier portfolios
• Be a strategic advisor for internal stakeholders on sourcing, supplier management, and critical insights
• Lead strategic supplier relationship management with key partners
• Drive end‑to‑end value delivery by embedding clear performance metrics in briefs, contracts, and QBRs
• Deliver on Procurement KPIs and continuously raise performance standards
• Reduce category complexity and increase transparency
• Maintain expertise in your categories to drive innovation and competitive advantage
• Ensure risk management and compliance across all activities

Ons team

The Global Procurement discipline oversees all purchasing activities. The team consists of around 210 professionals from around the globe.

We operate as one agile and diverse team unleashing the power of our suppliers to deliver sustainable value for all seven FrieslandCampina business groups. We aim to be a strategic business partners and develop sourcing strategies based on a thorough understanding of market trends and developments. We create that strategic perspective to develop relevant and value-creating sourcing solutions (e.g. savings, innovation, sustainability, cash, et cetera) for each business and/or region.

The MarCom Procurement team consist of 5 Procurement professionals based in different parts of the world (the Netherlands and Singapore). Each Category Manager has his/her own Global subcategories responsibility. We connect on a weekly basis.