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 on marketing strategies while developing your procurement expertise.
- 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. This role is inside IR35.
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.
Purchasing / Buyer Specialist in Leeds employer: The Adecco Group
Join a leading financial services organisation that values innovation and excellence in procurement. With a flexible work culture allowing for 2 days in the office and 3 days from home, you will thrive in an environment that promotes professional growth and collaboration. This role not only offers competitive compensation but also the chance to make a significant impact on strategic sourcing within the marketing category, ensuring your contributions are recognised and valued.
