Category Manager - Marketing

If you’ve got solid experience in Marketing procurement and you\’re ready to step into a role where you can truly own the strategy , this could be exactly what you’ve been waiting for. We’re working with a leading insurance brand to hire someone to lead the UK & Ireland procurement strategy for Marketing and Print, driving smarter decisions, building strong stakeholder relationships, and ensuring everything stays in line with FCA/PRA requirements. You’ll have freedom to shape the strategy , manage supplier risk , and implement best-in-class procurement practices, all within a business that genuinely values flexibility, autonomy, and impact. What You’ll Be Doing Taking full ownership of the M arketing and Print procurement category Running the end-to-end process : from RFPs to supplier selection, contract negotiation, and performance management Partnering closely with stakeholders, challenging briefs , refining requirements, and adding real value Crafting and delivering a UK&I category strategy , especially where no global strategy exists Managing contracts that hit the sweet spot between compliance, service quality, and commercial value Keeping an eye on supplier performance , budgets, and contractual risk Leveraging tools, data, and best practice to drive cost savings and deliver against KPIs What We’re Looking For Proven experience in Marketing and Print procurement Someone who’s curious, collaborative, and commercially sharp Confidence to challenge stakeholders constructively and bring procurement to the table early A good grip on risk, compliance, and budget management in a regulated environment What’s In It for You Salary up to £70,000 Annual bonus based on company + personal performance Private medical insurance , life cover (up to 10x salary), and a generous pension (up to 12%) 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays—with the option to buy/sell 5 more Hybrid working model : 3 days a week in the office (Bristol, Birmingham, Bolton or Redhill) A visible role in a business where procurement is valued and supported #J-18808-Ljbffr