Indirect Procurement Category Manager, Marketing

📋 Description

• Lead end-to-end category Mgmt for Marketing, Communications, PR and Public Affairs spending.
• Design agency architecture to scale Waymo’s brand globally with external partners.
• Negotiate complex agency retainers and project-based work; manage IP and brand protections.
• Own RFX process for major AOR consolidations and multi-year category strategies.
• Partner with Marketing/Policy leaders to balance creativity with procurement best practices.
• Mitigate risk through MSAs/SOWs and robust governance around public-facing output.

🎯 Requirements

• 7+ years procurement experience; 4+ years in Marketing/Comms/PR/Public Affairs sourcing.
• Deep understanding of marketing procurement nuances, including fee models and media costs.
• Proven ability to negotiate IP/usage rights and indemnification in contracts.
• Strong executive presence and ability to influence creative leaders and public affairs directors.

🎁 Benefits

• Base salary range: $159,000 – $196,000 USD.
• Eligible for discretionary annual bonus and equity incentives.
• Generous Company benefits program subject to eligibility.