Procurement Manager Marketing
@ Booking.com

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
€120,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 9 hours ago

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About Booking.com

At Booking.com, data drives decisions and technology fuels innovation. We deliver memorable travel experiences worldwide.

Role Overview

The Procurement Manager Marketing is responsible for designing and executing category strategies in digital marketing across Booking Holdings. The role involves managing complex sourcing projects, aligning procurement with strategic objectives, and driving cost savings and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Category Strategy & Sourcing: Co-design and own strategies managing annual spend between €50M–€150M; lead sourcing projects worth €1M–€50M; analyze supplier markets; integrate sustainability, risk, innovation, and compliance.
  • Supplier & Performance Management: Develop governance frameworks including KPIs and scorecards; ensure performance consistency and contract adherence; manage risks and support supplier development.
  • Team Management: Lead an inclusive team, balance strategic and operational priorities, and encourage continuous learning.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a procurement partner for digital marketing leaders; manage relationships in a multinational, matrixed environment; align closely with finance, legal, and compliance teams.
  • Value Creation & Reporting: Drive cost savings, process efficiency, and innovation; monitor savings, value creation, and risk metrics; contribute to financial planning and transformation.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Master’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Expertise in procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa) and analytics tools (e.g., Sievo, Simfoni).
  • Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Over 5 years of procurement or category management experience in marketing within multinational organizations.
  • At least 2 years in people leadership roles with a history of delivering significant cost savings.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation, annual paid time off, generous leave schemes, hybrid working arrangements with up to 20 days working from abroad, industry-leading product discounts, and a strong focus on inclusion.

Application Process

Follow detailed post-application guidelines and required materials. Booking.com is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming diversity and providing accommodations as needed.

Key skills/competency

  • Procurement
  • Marketing
  • Strategy
  • Sourcing
  • Negotiation
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Supplier Management
  • Cost Savings
  • Team Leadership
  • Analytics
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How to Get Hired at Booking.com

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Booking.com's culture: Explore company values, mission, and employee reviews.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight procurement and marketing achievements.
  • Emphasize analytics skills: Demonstrate experience with SAP, Coupa, and similar systems.
  • Prepare for behavioral interviews: Practice answering questions on stakeholder management.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review SAP and Coupa system functionalities.
Practice financial and spend analysis techniques.
Study procurement analytics tools operation.
Understand digital marketing sourcing trends.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you managed complex stakeholders.
Explain your team leadership style.
Share a negotiation success story.
Discuss balancing strategic with operational tasks.

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