Commercial Procurement Manager - Marketing

-; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading broadcasting organization is seeking a Commercial Procurement Manager to shape marketing procurement. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders, managing supplier relationships, and delivering sourcing strategies to ensure effective marketing spend. The ideal candidate should have strong procurement knowledge and project management skills. A competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Flexible 35-hour working week

25 days annual leave with options to buy an extra 5 days

Defined pension scheme

Discounted dental, health care and gym

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of procurement processes in a publicly regulated environment, ideally within marketing categories.
• Experience managing agency and supplier contracts, with a track record of driving commercial outcomes.
• Analytical skills to interpret spend data and market trends, providing actionable insights for marketing investment.
• Project management expertise to deliver complex procurement projects across multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships with marketing teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Partner with marketing stakeholders to understand marketing objectives and align procurement strategies with business goals.
• Develop and deliver sourcing plans for media, creative, comms, digital, partnerships and sponsorship categories.
• Prepare strategic presentations and reports that provide spend insights and recommendations.
• Manage supplier relationships with agencies and partners, ensuring performance and innovation.
• Lead procurement projects end‑to‑end, from initiation to completion.

Skills

Procurement processes knowledge

Analytical skills

Project management expertise

Interpersonal skills

Education

Professional procurement certification (CIPS, CPSM)

Job description

Job Requisition ID: 33966

Job Closing Date: 30/11/2025

Job Details

Band: D
Contract Type: Permanent
Department: Procurement
Location: Any major BBC hub (UK based)
Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 per annum, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at the offer stage.

Purpose of the Role

Join the BBC’s Procurement team to shape the future of marketing investment. As a Commercial Procurement Manager for Marketing, you’ll partner with stakeholders across the Customer Operating Group – including Marketing, Audiences, Media, the Licence Fee team and our in‑house Creative team – to influence sourcing strategies, drive commercial value, and ensure compliance with public procurement regulations. Your work will enable the BBC to deliver world‑class campaigns that connect with audiences while achieving optimal commercial outcomes.

Why Join the Team

At the BBC, marketing is central to how we engage millions of people every day. By joining our Procurement team you’ll help ensure that our marketing spend is effective, innovative, and sustainable. You’ll collaborate with creative and research agencies, media partners, and internal stakeholders, gaining exposure to high‑profile campaigns while developing professionally in a supportive, impact‑driven environment.

Your Key Responsibilities and Impact

• Partner with marketing stakeholders to understand marketing objectives and align procurement strategies with business goals.
• Develop and deliver sourcing plans for media, creative, comms, digital, partnerships and sponsorship categories, ensuring value and compliance.
• Prepare strategic presentations and reports that provide spend insights and recommendations to secure stakeholder buy‑in.
• Manage supplier relationships with agencies and partners, ensuring performance, innovation, and adherence to BBC standards.
• Lead procurement projects end‑to‑end, from initiation to completion, delivering on time, within scope and budget.

Essential Criteria

• Strong knowledge of procurement processes in a publicly regulated environment, ideally within marketing categories.
• Experience managing agency and supplier contracts, with a track record of driving commercial outcomes.
• Analytical skills to interpret spend data and market trends, providing actionable insights for marketing investment.
• Project management expertise to deliver complex procurement projects across multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships with marketing teams and external partners.

Desired but Not Essential

• Professional procurement certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM).
• Experience in media buying, creative services or digital marketing procurement.
• Knowledge of emerging marketing technologies and trends.
• Background in cost optimisation across marketing categories.
• Mentoring or leadership experience in procurement teams.

Disclaimer

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Employment Screening

Any offer will be conditional on successful employment screening checks including reference checks, eligibility to work checks and, where applicable, safeguarding and adverse media/social media checks.

Contact

For enquiries: [e-mail]

Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief.

Disability Confident Employer

We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process or the role, please contact [e-mail].

Benefits Overview

• Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a flexible 35‑hour working week, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym.
• Excellent career and professional development.
• Support in your working life, including flexible working which you can discuss at any point.
• A values‑based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do.