Oracle

Lead Category Manager - Meetings & Events EMEA

Job Description

Overview:

Oracle's Global Indirect Procurement team is seeking a highly motivated Lead Category Manager to oversee the Meetings & Events (M&E) category for EMEA. This role will focus on supplier management, contract negotiation, cost savings, and ensuring the highest quality and value from Oracle’s M&E suppliers, including hotels, event agencies, venues, and conference centers. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in consolidating and negotiating regional supplier agreements, driving cost-saving initiatives, and managing procurement projects for large-scale events.

As part of the Global Indirect Procurement Services team, the Lead Category Manager will ensure alignment with Oracle's global procurement objectives, fostering strong supplier relationships, optimizing spend, and ensuring the success of events and meeting services worldwide, with an emphasis on the EMEA region. This is a strategic role requiring advanced project management, negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

 

Skills & Qualifications:

  • 5 to 8 years of experience in procurement, category management, or event management, ideally within the hotel industry, event agencies, or logistics/marketing companies.
  • Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; 
  • Strong financial acumen and ability to conduct spend analysis and cost-saving initiatives.
  • Strong negotiation skills with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
  • Proven experience in managing large, complex procurement projects and supplier relationships.
  • Ability to work autonomously and as part of a virtual, global team. Must be a team player and comfortable working across time zones.
  • Strong analytical skills and a continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to propose and implement efficiencies.
  • Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in business, procurement, or related fields is a plus.
  • Familiarity with Oracle’s procurement systems, policies, and global operations is a plus.

Career Level - IC3


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