At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic sourcing and optimise marketing spend for a top financial services firm.
- Company: Join a leading financial services organisation with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: £700/day, flexible work (2 days in office, 3 from home), and a dynamic team environment.
- Other info: Initial 6-month contract with opportunities for continuous improvement and career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in procurement while working with influential stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Strong background in marketing procurement and excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
We’re seeking an experienced Procurement professional to join a leading financial services organisation on an initial 6-month contract. This role focuses on marketing spend, offering the opportunity to lead strategic sourcing activity, optimise supplier performance, and deliver tangible commercial value in a complex, high-profile environment - so you'll have a strong background in Marketing spend.
You’ll act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, driving best practice procurement and influencing key business decisions while ensuring compliance, governance, and risk mitigation remain front of mind. 2 days/week in the office (Leeds or Edinburgh) and 3 days from home.
Key Responsibilities- Support the development and delivery of category strategies across marketing spend
- Lead strategic sourcing activity and supplier negotiations
- Drive cost reduction and value optimisation (TCO focus)
- Build and manage key supplier relationships and governance frameworks
- Provide expert procurement advice to senior stakeholders
- Ensure robust contract management, including risk mitigation
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
- Maintain compliance with procurement policies, processes, and audit requirements
- Collaborate across procurement and wider business teams to deliver outcomes
- Strong Procurement experience within marketing/media/advertising categories
- Proven track record in marketing category management and strategic sourcing
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Experience managing complex supplier ecosystems
- Strong understanding of contracts, commercial risk, and governance
If this sounds of interest, please do send me your CV to start a conversation around this.
Procurement Specialist in Leeds employer: The Adecco Group
Join a leading financial services organisation that values innovation and collaboration, offering a dynamic work culture where your expertise in procurement can truly shine. With flexible working arrangements in Leeds or Edinburgh, you will have the opportunity to influence key business decisions while enjoying a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and development. Benefit from competitive compensation and the chance to make a tangible impact in a high-profile role focused on marketing spend.
