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: This is your chance to: 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
Category Specialist - Marketing in Surrey