Procurement Category Manager - Marketing and Digital

Our client is an exciting company undergoing significant development and exciting growth in their business. The company are highly respected and are one of The Times top Best Big Companies to work for in the UK?

The business has an open and friendly culture which is fast moving and exciting.

The Role:

Reporting to the Head of Indirect Procurement you will lead, develop and implement sourcing and supplier management across the business

Working closely with the relevant leaders in the business you will manage category sourcing strategies and ensure maximum value from all spend while driving service, innovation and quality

You will take responsibility for selecting and managing suppliers, supply chains and contractual arrangements

You will also support and contribute to the procurement strategy

Take responsibility for continuous improvement in the category including supplier management, operational and tactical purchase process change and building future capabilities.

Work collaboratively with all stakeholders to ensure the supply base remains fit for

Lead specific activities across the department and business as agreed with the Head of Procurement

Accountable for sourcing and procuring all spend in their category

Person Specification:

Strong strategic sourcing capabilities

Ability to develop, maintain marketing and digital category plans

Developing supplier briefs, RFP's, scopes of work and contracts

Strong marketing and digital stake holder management skills

Your experience may be within procurement/category management or you may be an agency side expert from a management or account manager background (Digital and traditional media planning, buying, metrics and reporting, Creative and digital agencies), seeking a new challenge

You will have excellent stakeholder engagement ability and strong influencing skills