Marketing Procurement Category Lead

Aston Carter; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education publishing company is seeking a dynamic Marketing Procurement Category Lead for a 3-month contract in London. The position focuses on spearheading a strategic marketing sourcing model and managing a complex tender process to select agencies. Ideal candidates will possess excellent project management and negotiation skills, with a proven track record in marketing procurement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in marketing procurement focused on strategic sourcing.
• Ability to lead complex multi-stage tender processes.
• Experience in KPI development to ensure success.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-stage tender process involving agency selection.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and risk management.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to manage PR activities.

Skills

Project Management

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Communication

Job description

Marketing Procurement Category Lead

Contract: 3 months

Our client, a global leading Education Publishing company are seeking a dynamic and experienced Marketing Category Lead to spearhead their new strategic marketing sourcing model. The role involves leading a multi-stage tender process.

Job Responsibilities

Lead a multi-stage tender process with potential agencies including:

• Stage 1: Kick-off meetings and capabilities discussions.

• Stage 2: Development and launch of agency briefs, including performance marketing challenges, creative challenges, transformation strategies, capabilities outside of the US, commitment to consume company products, commercial and legal considerations, and transition framework plans.

• Stage 3: Review and score-card proposals, shortlist agencies.

• Stage 4: Conduct presentations leading to partner selection and contracting process.

• Ensure compliance with company policies and alignment with risk management and KPI/success measures.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure PR activities are managed separately under a different initiative.

Skills required

• Proven experience in a marketing procurement, with a focus on strategic sourcing and supplier management.

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead complex multi-stage tender processes.

• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.

• Experience and understanding of effective KPI's and measures to ensure success

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Job Title: Marketing Procurement Category Lead

Location: London, UK

Rate/Salary: 55.00 - 60.00 GBP Hourly

Job Type: Contract

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