Marketing Procurement Manager (Partnerships, Events & Advertasing) in Manchester

Key Responsibilities

• Liaise, negotiate pricing, and execute procurement for offline media resources, including but not limited to billboards, bus and taxi advertisements.
• Lead marketing resource acquisition, progress tracking, and end-to-end delivery management for large-scale projects such as sports sponsorships, music festivals, and commercial events.
• Source, engage, and maintain the influencer resource database, conduct commercial negotiations, and finalise contracts.
• Source and manage suppliers covering advertising, event organisation and influencer agencies, and continuously optimise channels and resource quality.
• Control budgets, review project performance, and mitigate potential risks.
• Monitor project implementation, resolve operational issues promptly, and ensure smooth delivery of all projects.
• Conduct market research on the UK marketing industry, build up a pool of high-quality resources, and support ongoing brand promotion initiatives.

Requirements

• Built career in the UK market with in-depth knowledge of local culture and marketing operations, established valuable local networks, and holds full eligibility to work full-time in the UK.
• Bachelor’s degree or above, with proven experience in media buying and commercial cooperation overseas, and solid familiarity with the UK marketing landscape.
• Sound understanding of the workflows and business models for offline marketing, outdoor advertising, transit media, sports sponsorships, and influencer marketing.
• Strong capabilities in commercial negotiation, cost control, and multi-project management. Resilient under pressure and results-driven.
• Established networks with local media, event operators, and influencers are highly preferred. Experience working with international brands will be an advantage.
• Meticulous working attitude, strong risk awareness, and excellent communication and coordination skills.
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