At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead procurement strategy for marketing services and drive cost savings.
- Company: Leading global business in events, publishing, and digital products.
- Benefits: Hybrid work model, competitive salary, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity to step into a larger leadership role within a global organisation.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on procurement transformation.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in marketing procurement and strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
- Duration: 10-Months (Maternity Cover)
- Working Pattern: 4 days per week (preferred)
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced
Head of Marketing Procurement to join a leading global business operating across events, publishing, digital products, and market intelligence.
This role will lead the procurement strategy for marketing services, driving commercial value, supplier performance, and procurement transformation across a complex international organisation.
Working closely with senior marketing, finance, legal, and procurement stakeholders, you'll oversee strategic supplier relationships, lead major commercial negotiations, and deliver significant cost savings through supplier consolidation and sourcing initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies across marketing, media, and martech categories.
- Lead the rollout and management of a Preferred Supplier Programme.
- Deliver annual cost savings through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, and commercial negotiations.
- Analyse spend data to identify opportunities for savings and process improvements.
- Manage contracts with marketing agencies and strategic suppliers, ensuring strong commercial outcomes.
- Establish and lead a Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programme for key marketing partners.
- Lead RFI/RFP processes and vendor selection activities.
- Work closely with finance, legal, and business stakeholders to negotiate and manage commercial agreements.
- Oversee contract lifecycles, renewals, governance, and reporting.
- Drive procurement best practices and influence senior stakeholders across a global matrix organisation.
- What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience within marketing procurement
- Experience handling large, complex marketing supplier contracts
- Category management experience within marketing and/or martech categories
- Commercial savings and cost optimization track record
- Previous line management experience is essential.
- Must be capable of managing and coaching experienced category managers.
- Comfortable leading a small specialist team
The strongest candidates will be those who combine
- Marketing procurement experience
- Resilience and adaptability
- Experience operating in a global matrix organization
- Ambition to step into a larger leadership role
If you have a strong background in marketing procurement, commercial negotiations, and supplier management, and are looking for your next leadership opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
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