At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sourcing activities and support strategic initiatives in Marketing Procurement.
- Company: Join a dynamic team focused on innovative marketing solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits with growth opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity to grow into a Category Manager role in an impactful team.
- Why this job: Become a trusted partner and work with premium brands and creative agencies.
- Qualifications: Strong procurement skills and excellent relationship-building abilities.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55000 £ per year.
Our client is on an exciting journey within their Marketing Procurement team and are looking for a proactive Local Category Specialist to drive sourcing activities and support strategic initiatives.
About the Role:
- Take ownership of sourcing projects.
- Collaborate closely with Marketing stakeholders.
- Build your path to a future Category Manager position.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead end-to-end sourcing for lower to mid-value Marketing spend.
- Partner with the Category Manager on high-impact projects and supplier strategies.
- Build strong relationships with Marketing teams and add practical procurement value.
- Engage suppliers effectively to ensure performance and compliance.
About You:
We’re looking for a commercially driven professional with:
- Strong procurement fundamentals (RFQ/RFP, negotiation, contract management).
- Excellent relationship-building and organisational skills.
- A proactive mindset, commercial focus, and ability to work independently.
- Marketing procurement experience and familiarity with tools like Ariba are a plus.
Why Join?
- Become a trusted partner to our Marketing teams.
- Gain exposure to premium brands, creative agencies, and senior stakeholders.
- Grow within an innovative and impactful Procurement team.
Salary - £50,000 - £55,000 plus bonus & benefits
Location - Woking - 2/3 days on site
Locations
Category Specialist - Marketing in Surrey, Woking employer: Investigo
Join a dynamic Marketing Procurement team in Woking, where you will take ownership of sourcing projects and collaborate with key stakeholders to drive strategic initiatives. With a focus on employee growth, this role offers a clear path to a Category Manager position, alongside exposure to premium brands and creative agencies. Enjoy a supportive work culture that values proactive professionals and provides competitive salary packages, bonuses, and benefits.
