Procurement Lead - Marketing - £120K

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking company is seeking a Procurement Lead to spearhead the Marketing category. This role offers a unique chance to shape a 'Greenfield' procurement function, focusing on agility, compliance, and delivering value. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in indirect procurement, particularly in Marketing, and a strong commitment to sustainable practices. Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on the company's procurement strategy while fostering relationships that drive success and innovation.

Qualifications

• Deep experience in indirect categories, especially Marketing.
• Evidence of leading high-performing procurement teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for Marketing & Indirect categories.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to align procurement strategies.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Indirect Procurement Strategy

Supplier Management

Sustainable Procurement Practices

Team Leadership

Tools

Ariba

SAP

Coupa

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Procurement Lead - Marketing - £120K, London

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Client:

1st Executive Ltd

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Head of Marketing Procurement - £120K

Salary: Up to £120K + Excellent Package

Location: Watford / London (3 days p/w in Office)

Fantastic opportunity to support the CPO in the continued development of a relatively 'Greenfield' Procurement function. You will lead the Marketing Category, with wider Indirect responsibility via a team of 6, with a focus on driving agility, speed-to-market, compliance, awareness of commercial risk, and delivering value for money.

Key Priorities:

• Indirect Procurement Strategy: Developing and executing procurement strategies for Marketing & Indirect categories.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders across all levels, supporting indirect procurement needs, and ensuring that procurement strategies align with cross-functional business objectives.
• Sustainability and Social Value Integration: Establishing sustainable procurement best practices in line with Social Value framework
• Procurement Compliance & Policy: Ensuring adherence to procurement policies and processes, managing supplier diversity, setting metrics to measure compliance, and fostering a data-driven approach to supplier selection and performance.
• Supplier Management: supporting supplier onboarding and management processes across indirect categories, including contract negotiation, risk mitigation, and driving supplier performance improvements.

What does success look like?

• Positive stakeholder feedback and strong cross-functional relationship management
• Measurable progress on cost reduction and sustainable procurement goals
• Compliance with Social Value and ESG metrics, including reductions in scope 3 emissions
• High-quality, on-budget supplier performance across Marketing and Indirect categories

What experience is required?

• Deep experience across indirect categories - with specific expertise in Marketing
• Evidence of leading and developing high-performing teams of Procurement professional's
• Strong background in sustainable procurement practices and Social Value
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior management and cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with procurement software (Ariba/SAP, Coupa preferred)

***Applicants must demonstrate current and valid UK Right to Work***