Category Manager - Marketing

Procurement Heads; London; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise leader dans le secteur de l'assurance recrute un responsable de la stratégie d'approvisionnement pour le Marketing et le Print. Vous aurez la liberté de façonner la stratégie et de gérer les relations avec les fournisseurs dans un environnement dynamique et flexible. Le rôle implique des responsabilités directes dans le processus d'approvisionnement, avec des exigences de conformité et d'efficacité.

Benefits

Annual bonus based on performance

Private medical insurance

Life cover up to 10x salary

Generous pension (up to 12%)

28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Expérience avérée en procurement de Marketing et Print.
• Capacité à gérer les risques et la conformité dans un environnement réglementé.
• Compétences avérées en communication et collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Prendre en charge la catégorie d'approvisionnement Marketing et Print.
• Gérer le processus complet d'approvisionnement: RFP, négociation de contrats.
• Développer une stratégie de catégorie pour le Royaume-Uni et l'Irlande.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Cost Savings

Risk Management

Budget Management

Procurement Practices

Compliance

Job description

If you’ve got solid experience inMarketingprocurement and you're ready to step into a role where you cantruly own the strategy, this could be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.

We’re working with a leading insurance brand to hire someone to lead theUK & Ireland procurement strategyfor Marketing and Print, driving smarter decisions, building strong stakeholder relationships, and ensuring everything stays in line with FCA/PRA requirements.

You’ll havefreedom to shape the strategy,manage supplier risk, and implementbest-in-class procurement practices,all within a business that genuinely values flexibility, autonomy, and impact.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Taking full ownership of theMarketing and Print procurement category
• Running theend-to-end process: from RFPs to supplier selection, contract negotiation, and performance management
• Partnering closely with stakeholders,challenging briefs, refining requirements, and adding real value
• Crafting and delivering aUK&I category strategy, especially where no global strategy exists
• Managing contracts that hit the sweet spot betweencompliance, service quality, and commercial value
• Keeping an eye onsupplier performance, budgets, and contractual risk
• Leveraging tools, data, and best practice to drivecost savingsand deliver against KPIs

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience inMarketing and Print procurement
• Someone who’scurious, collaborative, and commercially sharp
• Confidence to challenge stakeholders constructively and bringprocurement to the table early
• A good grip onrisk, compliance, and budget managementin a regulated environment

What’s In It for You

• Salary up to £70,000
• Annual bonusbased on company + personal performance
• Private medical insurance,life cover(up to 10x salary), and agenerous pension(up to 12%)
• 28 days’ holidayplus bank holidays—with the option to buy/sell 5 more
• Hybrid working model: 3 days a week in the office (Bristol, Birmingham, Bolton or Redhill)
• Avisible rolein a business where procurement is valued and supported