Global Category Manager - MICE & Travel
Are you a seasoned professional in the world of corporate travel and event management? Our client is seeking a **Global Category Manager** for *MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions) & Travel*, ready to make their mark on an international scale. Based in picturesque Switzerland, this permanent position offers the unique opportunity to steer procurement strategies within a vibrant cosmetics sector.
Your Role:
- Develop and implement category plans globally for MICE and Business Travel.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Marketing and Procurement divisions.
- Drive strategic sourcing initiatives aligned with company goals.
Skills Required:
Indirect Procurement Experience
Experience here is key; overseeing non-direct expenditures such as services or secondary goods means optimizing costs without compromising quality-an essential part of your role when coordinating large-scale meetings/events/travel requirements efficiently while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
TRAVEL
Expertise in managing business travel programs ensures efficient logistics coordination worldwide-a cornerstone skill required for success as our new manager will oversee all aspects of corporate travels from strategy development to execution.
Cosmetics/FMCG Knowledge
An understanding or background related to cosmetics can be beneficial-insight into market trends aids informed decision-making regarding vendor selection tailored specifically toward these products' events.
