Marketing Sourcing Manager

Pontoon; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment consultancy is looking for a Marketing Sourcing Manager for a temporary 6-month contract. This role involves developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with sourcing policies. Candidates should have experience in marketing sourcing and possess strong communication and negotiation skills. This hybrid position offers a competitive salary starting at £65,000pa, with opportunities for future career development. Join a diverse team that values expertise and enthusiasm; apply today!

Benefits

Medical insurance

Income protection and critical illness cover

Life insurance

Access to a discounted benefits website

Online training materials

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing sourcing and knowledge of SAP Ariba required.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to negotiate.
• Attention to detail and ability to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies and sourcing activities.
• Manage supplier relationships to drive down costs.
• Provide expertise to stakeholders on sourcing best practices.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate across teams for effective supplier governance.

Skills

Marketing sourcing experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant procurement and supply qualifications

Tools

SAP Ariba

Job description

Join Our Clients Team as a Marketing Sourcing Manager!

Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge in the dynamic world of Financial Technology? Our client, a global leader in payment solutions, is seeking a talented Marketing Sourcing Manager to join their team on a temporary basis for 6 months. With a competitive salary starting at £65,000pa, this is an opportunity not to be missed!

Location: Bristol, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Halifax, or Leeds (Hybrid: Office-based a minimum of 2 days a week)

Contract Type: 6 months

Working Pattern: Full Time (Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm)

About Our Client:

Our client powers businesses of all sizes to make, take, and manage payments, delivering great commerce experiences in 146 countries and across 135 currencies. With a focus on efficiency, security, and success, they are at the forefront of omni-commerce.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing category strategies and sourcing activities.
• Managing supplier relationships to drive costs down and deliver maximum value.
• Providing professional expertise and advice to stakeholders to promote sourcing best practices.
• Identifying continuous improvement opportunities and ensuring compliance with sourcing policies.
• Collaborating across teams to implement effective supplier governance.

What You'll Bring

• Experience in marketing sourcing and a working knowledge of SAP Ariba.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to negotiate and influence.
• A knack for project management and peer mentoring.
• Attention to detail, prioritisation, and adaptability.
• Relevant procurement and supply qualifications, with financial and regulated setting experience being a plus.

Perks and Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Income protection and critical illness cover
• Life insurance
• Access to a discounted benefits website
• Online training materials

Future Career and Certification Opportunities

This role offers future career and certification opportunities.

Why Apply?

This role is not just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of a team that values expertise, energy, and enthusiasm. You'll be supported in a diverse and inclusive environment where your unique talents and skills are celebrated.

How to Apply

Ready to make an impact? Submit your up-to-date CV showcasing your relevant experience. Please note, if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, your application may not have been successful this time, but we'll keep your details on file for future opportunities!

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

This opportunity is offered on a PAYE basis. Unfortunately, LTD / Umbrella companies cannot be used.

Join us in creating exceptional commerce experiences and advancing your career in an exciting industry! Apply today!

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you