Global Category Leader Marketing

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a passion for strategic sourcing and marketing? We have an exciting opportunity for a Global Category Leader- Marketing to join our UK Procurement Team, part of E.ON’s functionally led Supply Chain organisation.

In this role, you will be responsible for the company-wide management of the Marketing category, driving strategic and tactical sourcing for key services such as media buying, creative agencies, digital marketing, print, market/customer research, and promotional items. Working in close collaboration with the business, both globally and regionally, you will leverage the full strength of the E.ON Group to deliver value-driven procurement solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement marketing sourcing strategies to drive value creation, cost savings, standardisation, and supplier innovation.
• Lead and mentor a team of Marketing Category Managers across regional businesses, ensuring knowledge-sharing, skill development, and effective execution of category strategies.
• Collaborate with key business stakeholders at corporate and regional levels to align on strategic priorities, provide transparency on value opportunities, and navigate trade-offs.
• Negotiate key contracts and manage supplier relationships, including dispute resolution and performance management.
• Monitor and analyse market trends in collaboration with Supply Chain Excellence, using insights to identify new business opportunities and enhance supplier value propositions.
• Represent the E.ON brand as an ambassador, driving a culture of innovation, collaboration, and strategic impact.

What we need from you

Supply chain/Commercial Experience:

• Proven experience operating in supply chain (or equally commercial roles), managing complex negotiations, contract/deal structuring and contract management.
• Strategic and customer thinking – with the ability to translate customer/market insights into tangible opportunities to create value.

People:

• Ability to form strong relationships with key stakeholders, build on mutual trust.
• Strong people management skills to create an ambitious, high performing team, where individuals can unlock their full potential.
• Experience working Internationally and/or in matrix structures advantageous.

Marketing:

• You will have good knowledge of the marketing functions and what best practices look like.
• You are well informed and curious about industry developments in the sector.
• Experience within client marketing teams or in marketing suppliers/agencies advantageous.

Here’s what you need to know

Award-Winning Benefits: Our market-leading benefits package includes 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings. Recognised with the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022, our benefits truly stand out.

Recognised for Family-Friendly and Hybrid Policies: In 2024, we earned Double Recognition at the Personnel Today Awards for our exceptional family-friendly and hybrid working initiatives. Let’s discuss how we can work together flexibly.

Inclusive Employer: As the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers (currently ranked 8th), we’re committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone.

Support for Disabled Applicants: As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria.

Development Opportunities: With inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill-building programs, your career growth is a priority.