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Booking Global Category Lead - Growth Performance Marketing 
Netherlands, North Holland, Amsterdam 
50729045

02.08.2024

The Procurement Category Lead is responsible for third-party contracts and vendor management activities for specified categories within Growth and Performance Marketing (such as Social Media, App Marketing, Display Advertising). The position has global responsibilities across all Booking Holdings brands and reports to the Category Manager in the Marketing Procurement department which is part of the Booking Holdings Global Procurement and Finance organization.Your Responsibilities:

  • Independently negotiate and contract, on local, regional or global level, the best pricing & terms for Growth and Performance Marketing in order to maximize results – impacting top and bottom line growth – according to our internal strategic directions

  • Drive the commercial process and select the best suitable suppliers

  • Ensure compliance and standards are adhered to

  • Provide support on managing and optimizing the supplier database

  • Identify, build, foster and grow positive relationships with our key stakeholders

  • Coordinate procurement activities, including but not limited to creating added value (cost avoidance, P&L savings etc.), coordinating contract approvals and engaging with other procurement categories

  • Support the team to execute global sourcing and vendor management processes

  • Support supplier relationship management and supplier performance evaluation activities

  • Support drafting, socialization and implementation of Global Procurement Category Strategy

  • Support sustainability and vendor diversity initiatives

  • Research industry trends, and attend select industry events

Your Skills:

  • Demonstrates emotional intelligence and teamwork

  • Strong interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop small project teams and build credibility with business partners by firstly understanding their needs

  • Solid knowledge of strategic sourcing methodologies, category management, supplier relationship management and procure-to-pay processes

  • Strong analytical ability and flexibility to work independently and in teams

  • Demonstrated change management and project management skills

  • Lifelong learner mindset, curiosity, empathy and teamwork are preferred traits

  • Bachelor degree in a business-related field or equivalent is a plus

  • Minimum of 3 years of cumulative experience in both small or large organizations

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing and delivering presentations, participate in negotiations and quarterly business reviews

  • Experience in leading categories of indirect spend and/or experience in finance or marketing roles is preferred

  • Experience in capturing project deliverables through commercial lenses and beyond


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