Procurement Category Manager – Marketing
Central London | Hybrid (3 days in the office)
Up to £55,000 + £4,100 Car Allowance + up to 20% Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Talent Drive are partnering exclusively with a leading UK retail organisation to recruit a Procurement Category Manager – Marketing, supporting a diverse portfolio of marketing spend and working closely with stakeholders across the business to deliver strategic sourcing and supplier management initiatives.
This role offers genuine exposure to senior stakeholders, high-profile procurement projects and the chance to make a visible commercial impact.
What you'll be doing:
- Managing end to end procurement activity across Marketing and related indirect spend categories.
- Developing sourcing strategies that deliver value, innovation and strong supplier partnerships.
- Leading supplier negotiations, contract management and performance reviews.
- Building trusted relationships with key internal stakeholders to influence procurement decisions.
- Identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and service delivery.
- Procurement experience at Category Manager or Procurement Manager level.
- Ideally experience across Marketing, Media, Creative Agencies, Print, Digital Marketing or Professional Services.
- Alternatively, a strong indirect procurement background with excellent sourcing capability.
- Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
What's on offer:
- Salary up to £55,000
- 10% Bonus (max 20%)
- Hybrid working (3 days per week in London HQ)
- Excellent career progression within an established procurement team.
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Procurement Category Manager - Indirect / Marketing employer: Talent Drive | B Corp
Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding procurement consultancy in London, where you will have the opportunity to lead impactful projects that drive tangible savings and transformation for a diverse range of private-sector clients. Our collaborative work culture fosters innovation and personal growth, providing you with the autonomy to take ownership of your workstreams while benefiting from mentorship and career progression as the team evolves. With a focus on sustainability and digitalisation, this role offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in the procurement landscape.
