Category Manager, Print Production , Global Manufacturing and Distribution Services

Job description

We are seeking a strategic, fast-paced Category Manager for Print Production to oversee our global print and physical branding footprint. In this role, you will lead the print production strategy for large-scale marketing print, special event and interior site signage. Additionally, you will manage the procurement of structural outer packing, crating, and logistics-related print required to move these physical assets safely around the world.

You will drive cost efficiencies, lead high-stakes vendor negotiations, and ensure that our brand assets are produced and transported to the highest standards.

Key job responsibilities

Category Strategy

• Develop and execute a comprehensive sourcing strategy for interior signage, large-format event prints, graphics, and specialized transit packing materials. Procurement of raw materials for print production will also be required.

Supplier & Vendor Management

• Identify, qualify, and onboard a robust network of commercial printers, and signage fabricators. Conduct regular performance evaluations and audits to guarantee strict adherence to SLA timelines.

Logistics & Outer Packing Sourcing

• Procure outer packing solutions, industrial crating, protective inserts, and heavy-duty shipping materials to safeguard high-value signage and displays during global transit.

Negotiation & Contract Management

• Lead end-to-end Request for Proposal (RFP) processes for multi-market rollouts. Negotiate highly competitive pricing, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and freight/logistics integration clauses.

Financial & Spend Analysis

• Analyze print and distribution spend data, tracking market trends in substrate costs (e.g., acrylics, metals, paperboards) to identify cost-saving opportunities and scale internal print models.

Technical Asset Coordination

• Partner closely with internal Brand, Creative, Workplace Health and Safety, Events, and Workplace teams to evaluate physical specs (color profiles, materials, structural durability, load-bearing packing layouts) for flawless execution.

Risk & Sustainability

• Mitigate tech-hardware delivery or event delays by diversifying regional vendor hubs. Champion corporate sustainability targets.