Procurement Manager - Marketing

We're Celonis, the global leader in Process Intelligence technology and one of the world's fastest-growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing AI, data and intelligence at the core of business processes - and for that, we need your help. Care to join us?

The Team:

Reporting to our Global Head of Procurement you will work closely with various internal stakeholders and global leadership across the board to develop long-term procurement strategies. You will be part of an experienced and ambitious global procurement team. Despite the different time zones and regions, we work together very closely and support each other during daily business. In the team and at Celonis you have the opportunity to fully contribute your strengths and interests and have a direct influence on the success of the team and the company's profitability. We are looking for change makers, not just clerks.

The Role:

In your position as the Procurement Manager for the Marketing category, you will be responsible for strategic sourcing, evaluating and purchasing marketing and event related services. You will help implementing and enforcing procurement policies and procedures to ensure high quality in suppliers and deliverables.

This position is Madrid based with a hybrid work model.

The work you'll do:

Ownership of strategic sourcing strategies and supplier relationships to actively support the speed, flexibility and scale required in the Marketing category.
Strengthen partnership with key internal stakeholders, positioning procurement as a proactive, collaborative and results driven function. Act quickly on business needs, balancing risk management with urgency ensuring that procurement is an accelerator not a bottleneck.
Lead and execute the commercial negotiations for marketing spend to secure the most favorable commercial terms and pricing structures, unlocking value that directly supports the company growth and efficiency objectives.
Lead discussions with Marketing leadership regarding strategy for current and longer-term purchasing needs.
Track and report key functional metrics to avoid increases in costs and improve cost effectiveness
Drive the simplification and optimization of the procurement process for marketing spend leveraging automation for efficiency and improved user experience. Follow lean, fit-for-purpose procurement approaches that scale without slowing the business.
Ensure professional and consistent supplier management is applied across the supply base in line with the internal policies

The qualifications you need:

4+ years experience in purchasing marketing and event related services
Experience in corporate event management and developing different and durable sourcing strategies for different types of marketing services
Strong ability to deal with different internal stakeholders and in multinational teams
Work in an analytical way and excellent negotiation skills
Strong communications skills and feel comfortable to act on all hierarchy levels
Independent and entrepreneurial way of working
Experience in a hyper-growth company or comparable company
Ability and discipline in communicating to the internal stakeholders
Professionalism in communicating to Senior Leadership - within Finance and internal stakeholders
Collaborative spirit in working with your Procurement peers - as well as your partners in Legal, Risk, FP&A, Accounting and Accounts Payable
A proactive drive to address and mitigate any potential escalation(s)

What Celonis Can Offer You:

Pioneer Innovation: Work with the leading, award-winning process mining technology, shaping the future of business.
Accelerate Your Growth: Benefit from clear career paths, internal mobility, a dedicated learning program, and mentorship opportunities.
Receive Exceptional Benefits: Including generous PTO, hybrid working options, company equity (RSUs), comprehensive benefits, extensive parental leave, dedicated volunteer days, and much more. Interns and working students explore your benefits here.
Prioritize Your Well-being: Access to resources such as gym subsidies, counseling, and well-being programs.
Connect and Belong: Find community and support through dedicated inclusion and belonging programs.
Make Meaningful Impact: Be part of a company driven by strong values that guide everything we do: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future.
Collaborate Globally: Join a dynamic, international team of talented individuals.
Empowered Environment: Contribute your ideas in an open culture with autonomous teams.

About Us:

Celonis makes processes work for people, companies and the planet. The Celonis Process Intelligence Platform uses industry-leading process mining and AI technology and augments it with business context to give customers a living digital twin of their business operation. It's system-agnostic and without bias, and provides everyone with a common language for understanding and improving businesses. Celonis enables its customers to continuously realize significant value across the top, bottom, and green line. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

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Celonis Inclusion Statement:

At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that "The Best Team Wins". We know that the best teams are made up of people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard - that's when creativity and innovation happen.

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