Pepco

Procurement Category Manager (Marketing)

Pepco  •  Poznań, PL (Hybrid)  •  11 days ago
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Job Description

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Leading end‑to‑end procurement processes for the assigned Marketing category, including sourcing, negotiations, contracting and supplier management.
  • Building and executing a comprehensive category strategy across key marketing areas such as creative, media, digital, production, PR and events.
  • Acting as a strategic business partner for Marketing, Finance and senior leadership, supporting decision‑making and ensuring strong commercial alignment.
  • Managing RFI/RFP/RFQ processes and negotiating optimal commercial terms while ensuring full compliance with procurement policies and governance standards.
  • Overseeing supplier performance, ensuring service continuity, cost control, quality delivery and ongoing improvements.
  • Monitoring the marketing landscape and market trends to identify opportunities, innovations and efficiencies relevant to the category.
  • Challenging demand, specifications and ways of working to elevate the role of Procurement within the marketing ecosystem.
  • Managing category budgets, delivering savings targets and ensuring procurement outcomes translate into measurable P&L impact.
  • Supporting ESG initiatives by promoting responsible, transparent and sustainable marketing procurement practices.
  • Leveraging data, analytics and tools to drive informed decision‑making and enhance commercial and operational outcomes.
  • Introducing new ideas and marketing innovations, inspired by trends such as digital acceleration, retail media, influencer economy, personalization at scale and AI‑generated content.
  • Collaborating closely with internal marketing stakeholders to understand campaign needs, channel strategies and digital priorities, ensuring procurement enables effective and modern marketing execution.

Required experience and qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 5+ years of experience in procurement or marketing‑related roles, ideally within retail or FMCG environments.
  • Strong understanding of modern marketing, especially digital marketing, media ecosystems, media buying models and social media dynamics.
  • Knowledge of AI‑driven marketing tools, creative automation platforms and marketing analytics solutions.
  • Solid experience in managing marketing suppliers, negotiating contracts and running sourcing processes.
  • Ability to analyse data, market insights and KPIs to support decision‑making and optimize category performance.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build productive partnerships and influence senior business stakeholders.
  • Strategic mindset combined with a hands‑on approach and ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, digital‑first environment.
  • Understanding of major industry trends such as influencer marketing, AI‑generated content, retail media networks and scalable personalization.
  • Excellent command of English, written and spoken.
  • Ability to work in a hybrid model and travel as needed.

We offer:

  • Work in an international company that is on the Forbes list of the best employers in Poland and is loved by millions of consumers in Poland and Europe;
  • Competitive salaries and genuine opportunities for promotion - the development of our employees is the cornerstone of our strategy!
  • Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options;
  • Private medical care and preferential life insurance to make you feel secure;
  • Benefit platform with plenty of opportunities - events, foreign trips, shopping vouchers, etc. - there is something for everyone;
  • Discounts on purchases at Pepco stores - buy your favorite products at great prices;
  • The opportunity to develop English language skills while working in an international environment (see point above);
  • Numerous free trainings, courses and webinars - we have so much of this that you're sure to find something for you;
  • Free psychological, legal and financial consultations as part of our employee support program - your well-being is important to us!
  • A friendly atmosphere and the support of colleagues who are willing to share their expertise - despite the fact that we are a really large organization, we have managed to maintain a pleasant, informal atmosphere;
  • Work in a unique organizational culture - Pepcoolture, where the mission, vision and values we have developed are the foundations of our daily work.
Pepco

About Pepco

WE

Pepco is the most impressively growing value retailer on Europe’s market. We offer clothing for the whole family as well as home products and toys at the low prices. Today we are present in 18 markets. We open a store every day – currently, we have over 4000 in: Poland, The Czech Republic, Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, Slovenia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Bulgaria, Italy, Serbia, Spain, Germany, Greece, Portugal and Bosnia and Herzegovina. We have been growing dynamically for several years and every month millions of satisfied customers visit our shops. The continuous rapid development of the company is only possible thanks to the high level of involvement of our employees, who are truly the architects of our success. Pepco employs over 31 000 people in Europe. The vast majority (nearly 90%) work in our stores, with the rest working in our distribution centers and offices throughout Europe. Our head office is in Poznań, where 2000 employees make decisions impacting the entire organization.

YOU

You can influence how thousands of individuals on our continent dress and decorate their homes thanks to your work at Pepco! Internationality and diversity are characteristics of our work. The decisions we make at our Poznań headquarters are carried out in the 18 European countries where we conduct our business!

TOGETHER

At Pepco, every day is different. Together we complete our daily tasks, which change based on our positions and the departments we work in. We are in charge of a variety of operations and procedures that have an impact on Pepco's growth as well as the running of offices, stores, and distribution centers around Europe.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Poznań, PL
Year Founded
2004
Website
pepco.eu
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