Procurement Category Specialist - Marketing

Talent Drive | B Corp™; Surrey; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Drive is partnering with a leading global FMCG organisation to recruit a Procurement Category Specialist – Marketing in Surrey. This hybrid role invites you to develop expertise across Marketing categories by sourcing, supplier management and stakeholder engagement.

Working with Marketing, Brand and Digital teams, you will deliver commercial value through effective sourcing solutions and supplier negotiations while building strong relationships across the supplier base.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience within Procurement, Sourcing or Category Management.
• Experience in Marketing Procurement, agency services, events or promotional materials would be advantageous.
• Experience managing sourcing exercises, supplier negotiations and commercial evaluations.
• Strong stakeholder management with marketing teams.
• A commercially minded, proactive individual keen to develop within Marketing Procurement.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing activities across Marketing categories including Creative Agencies, Media, Events, Brand Activations, POS and Promotional Materials.
• Manage RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations and commercial negotiations.
• Partner closely with Marketing stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver effective sourcing solutions.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, supporting contract negotiations and ongoing supplier performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve commercial value, supplier relationships and procurement processes.

Job description

Procurement Category Specialist – Marketing

Location:

Surrey HQ (Hybrid – 2 days per week in office)

The Opportunity:

Talent Drive is partnering with a leading global FMCG organisation to recruit a Procurement Category Specialist – Marketing to join its established Procurement function. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious procurement professional looking to develop their expertise across Marketing categories, supporting some of the most recognisable consumer brands in the market.

Working closely with Marketing, Brand and Digital stakeholders, you will play an important role in delivering commercial value through effective sourcing, supplier management and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support sourcing activities across Marketing categories including Creative Agencies, Media, Events, Brand Activations, POS and Promotional Materials.
• Manage RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations and commercial negotiations.
• Partner closely with Marketing stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver effective sourcing solutions.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, supporting contract negotiations and ongoing supplier performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve commercial value, supplier relationships and procurement processes.

Experience Required:

• Ideally 2+ years' experience within Procurement, Sourcing or Category Management.
• Previous exposure to Marketing Procurement, agency services, events, promotional materials or related indirect categories would be advantageous.
• Experience managing sourcing exercises, supplier negotiations and commercial evaluations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage and influence Marketing teams.
• A commercially minded, proactive individual keen to develop their expertise within Marketing Procurement.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a globally recognised FMCG business, gaining exposure to a diverse Marketing portfolio while developing your procurement career within a collaborative and commercially focused environment.