Nike Director Marketing & Events Procurement EMEA 

Netherlands, North Holland 

922323790

In this role, a strategic mentality is key - a person who can see possibilities and translate them into breakthrough category strategies for the EMEA Marketing categories – Media, Creative & Production, Events and Retail Marketing.

Strong communications skills and story-telling ability will be essential to effectively influencing within a global matrix organization.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

Your impact:

• Fuel Nike’s growth through speed, innovation, risk mitigation and consumer engagement
• Lead category planning, working with key stakeholders to set priorities and drive execution
• Mentor and coach teams to lead effectively

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess business needs using data and market research to guide short- and long-term growth
• Build relationships with senior executives and stakeholders to enhance collaboration globally
• Support sourcing strategy development and oversee contract negotiations
• Ensure strategic alignment with marketing agencies and other business functions
• Champion diversity, inclusion and accessibility within the agency roster.
• Partner with cross functional teams including Finance Business Planning & Legal

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

Reporting to the EMEA Procurement Director you will be managing the Marketing & Events Procurement team in EMEA. A team of category & supporting experts. You will work closely with the Global Procurement Marketing team to build impactful category strategies for the EMEA region.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 10 years’ experience in Marketing and/or Marketing Procurement
• Expertise in EMEA marketing agencies (Media, Creative and Events)
• Strong procurement, strategic sourcing and category management skills
• Leadership in global, cross functional teams
• Strategic influencer with senior stakeholders
• Project management, including developing action plans, identifying deliverables, and presenting results
• Deep knowledge of spend management (TCO approach, demand management, compliance and supplier collaboration).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to define problems and drive solutions
• Proven experience consulting with business partners, including independently identifying business partner needs, developing action plans, identifying deliverables, and presenting results.
• Analytical mindset, capable of interpreting cost date, researching market trends and applying best practices
• Inspiring leadership, coaching teams to innovate, take smart risks and deliver results
• Agility and adaptability in fast- paces high- performance procurement environment
• Passion for Nike’s mission, values, and brand

This role is open for applications until 28th March 2025. Relocation is offered for this position