What you’ll do
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Act as a key member of the Commercial Procurement team, providing marketing expertise to align brand and trade initiatives.
Lead the measurement and optimization of ROI for all A&P; investments through clear frameworks, performance tracking, and value-driven category strategies.
Define category taxonomy, manage baselines, and drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reductions in line with business objectives.
Manage strategic supplier relationships using core procurement principles, including contracting, negotiations, performance management, and benchmarking.
Monitor market dynamics, leverage supplier insights, and implement cost optimization and cost-avoidance initiatives across Tier2 and Tier3 supply chains.
Serve as a trusted advisor to Marketing Directors and business leaders, supporting campaign execution through spend optimization, performance metrics, and contractual guidance.
Ensure a strong linkage between Customer Trade and Brand Marketing teams so investments are assessed holistically, balancing commercial impact, shopper behavior, and brand objectives.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, legal standards, and ethical practices;
oversee A&P; budgets across EMEAP, track performance, and identify opportunities to create budget favorability and reinvest savings.
Deliver actionable analytics, dashboards, and insights for senior leadership.
Lead cross-functional category projects and virtual teams, applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies to streamline processes, reduce inefficiencies, and improve value delivery across marketing procurement activities.
Drive innovation by scouting new tools, capabilities, and ways of working;
pilot and scale relevant solutions to improve marketing effectiveness and efficiency, embedding best practices within internal teams.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, finance, or a related field.
10–12years of experience in sales, marketing, or commercial roles with exposure to marketing investment management.
Strong understanding of marketing execution, ROI measurement, and customer engagement.
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and collaborate across functions.
Fluency in English.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree preferred.
Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Excel and Power BI.
Experience with SAP and/or Ariba is a plus.
Lean Six Sigma certification or demonstrated experience preferred.
Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building skills.
Ability to operate effectively across diverse markets and cultures.
Additional regional languages such as Arabic or French are an advantage.
Location: Madrid (Spain), Maidenhead (UK), Wiesbaden (Germany), Brussels (Belgium) or Amsterdam (Netherlands). xhfqzwm
Job family: Sales Support & Administration
Division: GPS Integral Purchasing Services
Travel: Yes, 25% of the time
Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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