Global Media Category Lead

Our Client , a global organization with over $50 billion USD in annual revenue , is seeking an accomplished Associate Director, Procurement - Media Category to lead the development and implementation of a forward-thinking global category strategy. This high-impact role is responsible for managing a $500 million USD spend across media procurement, with a strong focus on enabling strategic business outcomes throughout the product lifecycle.

Acting as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, the Associate Director brings deep subject matter expertise in Media and leverages market insights and supplier innovation to shape an agile, value-driven category strategy. They will align procurement objectives with commercialization plans, supporting product launches, growth strategies, and market expansion goals.

The role requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, global coordination across procurement towers, and oversight of preferred supplier relationships. It also calls for thoughtful leadership in delivering cost efficiency, ensuring supplier performance, and unlocking innovation.

Key Responsibilities Include :

Lead global strategy development for the media category in alignment with business goals and market needs

Manage a $500M USD global spend, optimizing sourcing models and preferred supplier engagement

Partner with internal stakeholders to anticipate needs across markets and product stages

Ensure seamless execution through coordination with sourcing, contracting, and operations teams

Bring competitive benchmarks, performance metrics, and industry trends to shape strategy refinement

Oversee supplier segmentation, performance evaluation, and long-term relationship development

Promote efficient buying channels and processes to enhance user experience and compliance

Serve as a central point of contact for media-related procurement decisions and escalations

Ideal for a strategic procurement leader ready to deliver lasting value, this role offers the opportunity to influence at scale and contribute meaningfully to enterprise-wide success.