Procurement Category Manager in Nottingham

Category Manager – Marketing Procurement

Nottingham

A major UK organisation is looking for an experienced Marketing Procurement Category Manager to take ownership of a high‑profile portfolio covering media, market research, production, creative and related marketing services.

This is a key role within a mature, well‑established procurement function. You’ll partner with senior stakeholders across multiple business units and manage relationships with major agency groups, driving value, innovation and commercial performance.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading category strategy across core marketing spend areas
• Managing sourcing activity, negotiations and contract delivery
• Influencing and challenging senior stakeholders to shape commercial decisions
• Building strong relationships across a large, complex organisation
• Driving cost, cash and value improvements in a PE‑backed environment
• Overseeing key supplier partnerships and ensuring compliance and performance

What we’re looking for

• Strong marketing procurement experience (media, creative, production, research etc.)
• Background in retail or a fast‑paced consumer environment
• Confident stakeholder manager who can influence at senior levels
• Curious, proactive, self‑starter who thrives with autonomy
• Comfortable navigating a large organisation and building networks quickly
• Able to work onsite in Nottingham, five days a week