Head of Procurement Media (all genders)

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Job Details

Contract Type:Unlimited / Full-Time

Country / City:Germany / Hamburg

Company:Beiersdorf AG

Job Function:Procurement

Your Tasks

The Head of Media Procurement is a senior leadership role responsible for defining and driving the global media sourcing strategy, managing significant media expenditure, and transforming media procurement practices in alignment with marketing and procurement objectives.The role is accountable for improving effectiveness, transparency, and commercial performance of global media investments, acting as a global center of excellence by setting standards, governance, and best practices across regions.

You will lead a global team and collaborate with global, regional, and local stakeholders to drive value, optimize agency partnerships, and ensure consistent yet locally adaptable approaches across markets with varying levels of maturity.

Strategic Leadership: Define and implement global media procurement strategy and operating model. Establish governance, playbooks, and category plans aligned with business priorities and evolving media models (e.g. digital, influencer, retail media), balancing global scale with local flexibility.
Global Spend Management: Oversee and optimize global media spend, delivering measurable value, cost efficiencies, and performance improvements while maintaining quality. Ensure compliant, effective processes across markets with different levels of transparency and infrastructure.
Agency and Supplier Management: Manage strategic partnerships with media agencies, auditors, and suppliers. Lead agency selection, contract frameworks, and remuneration models. Negotiate global agreements balancing cost, service, innovation, and risk. Own auditor relationships to ensure transparency and compliance.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a strategic partner to senior Marketing, Media, and Finance stakeholders. Lead commercial input on media investments, agency reviews, and partnerships. Ensure strategies are consistently implemented and adapted across developed and emerging markets.
Team Leadership and Development: Build and lead a high-performing global team. Develop capabilities in media economics, agency models, and digital ecosystems. Set clear objectives and foster a proactive, performance-driven culture.
Governance and Performance: Track delivery of procurement targets and report to leadership. Ensure strong governance across agency relationships, transparency, auditor engagement, and contractual compliance.

Your Profile

Education: Degree in Business, Marketing, Supply Chain, or related field.
Experience: Experienced in media investment, or marketing procurement with leadership experience in global or regional roles.
Media Expertise: Strong understanding of media channels, agency models, and evolving commercial models (e.g. influencer, retail media). Experience with global agency networks and multi-market investments.
Sourcing & Negotiation: Proven track record in strategic sourcing, complex negotiations, and supplier management, delivering cost savings and value improvements.
Leadership: Experience leading international teams and influencing senior stakeholders in a matrix organization.
Transformation: Experience improving transparency, measurement, and procurement approaches in media.
Market Perspective: Experience across markets with varying maturity levels, able to balance global consistency with local adaptation.
Fluent English, strong analytical skills, high ethical standards, and collaborative mindset.

Additional information

If you have any questions, please check our application FAQ first. If your question is not answered there, feel free to contact our Talent Acquisition Expert Emilia via rc@beiersdorf.com.

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YOUR BENEFITS

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International Work Environment

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Critical Illness Policy

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Flexible & Remote Working

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Buddies & Mentoring

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Corporate Training & Development

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Modern Office & Equipment

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Attractive Salary

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Corporate Discounts

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Beiersdorf Gym & Fitness Groups

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Kids & Family Services

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Health & Wellbeing Offers

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Job Sharing

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Subsidised Lunch

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Public Transport Support

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Medical Services

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International Work Environment

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Critical Illness Policy

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Flexible & Remote Working

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Buddies & Mentoring

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Corporate Training & Development

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Modern Office & Equipment

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Attractive Salary

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Corporate Discounts

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Beiersdorf Gym & Fitness Groups

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Kids & Family Services

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Health & Wellbeing Offers

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Job Sharing

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Subsidised Lunch

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Public Transport Support

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Medical Services

About Beiersdorf

At Beiersdorf, we want to help people feel good about their skin – and our commitment goes far beyond caring for skin. For 140 years, we have developed innovative skin and body care products for well-known brands such as NIVEA, Eucerin, La Prairie, Hansaplast, and Labello. We act according to our purpose, WE CARE BEYOND SKIN, and take responsibility for our consumers, our employees, the environment and society.

Behind every brand, every product and every accomplishment are our more than 20,000 employees. It is for them that we live an inclusive culture of respect and trust that is strongly aligned with our values – CARE, COURAGE, SIMPLICITY and TRUST. We also embrace diversity by valuing the uniqueness of each individual and being committed to equal opportunities for all.

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