Procurement Category Lead (6-month Fixed-Term)

Moonpig; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & bonuses

Private healthcare (UK)

Generous holidays & staff discounts

Hybrid working (1–3 days in office)

Learning allowances and development

Job summary

Moonpig Group in London is seeking a commercially minded Procurement Category Lead for a 6-month fixed-term contract with 1–2 office days per week. You will shape and deliver procurement strategy across operations, marketing and other areas, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and leading sourcing from strategy to contract award.

You’ll manage SRM adoption, drive cost and value outcomes, and influence across Moonpig to enable business priorities.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic/category procurement experience (ideally 5 years+).
• Significant Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) experience, including governance and compliance.
• Experience negotiating warehouse, operations/logistics and marketing contracts.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and influencing at senior levels.
• Strong contract lifecycle management experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned to commercial objectives.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Operations, Warehouse, Marketing, Finance and Technology.
• Lead complex RFPs, tenders and sourcing projects from requirements through to award.
• Manage and negotiate key contracts ensuring cost, quality, service and risk balance.
• Drive change management across procurement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate spend and increase value across categories.
• Ensure governance, risk, compliance and business continuity in procurement activity.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Vendor negotiation

SRM

Contract lifecycle

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Job description

We’re the Moonpig Group – home to Moonpig, Greetz, Red Letter Days and Buyagift – and we’re on a mission to make people feel loved, celebrated and remembered. Whether it’s a card that gets them laughing out loud or a gift that makes their day, we help people stay close, no matter the miles.

We’re proud to be leading the online gifting revolution, with brilliant products, clever tech and a whole lot of heart. Our platform makes it easy to create moments that matter – packed with personal touches and delivered with care.

We’re not just about selling cards or gifts – we’re here to spread joy, spark smiles and make every celebration feel extra special. And with values that guide how we work and support one another, we’ve built a place where people (and ideas) can truly thrive.

Procurement Category Lead | 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract London – Hybrid (1–2 days per week in the office) | Competitive Salary + Benefits

About the Role

We’re looking for an ambitious, commercially minded Procurement Category Lead to join Moonpig in London on a short-term contract for 6 months, with 1–2 days per week in the office.

You’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering our procurement strategy, working closely with teams across the business to understand their operational and commercial priorities.

This is a highly collaborative role where stakeholder management, change management and the ability to influence at all levels will be critical to success. You’ll build trusted relationships across Moonpig and lead procurement initiatives that deliver measurable value while supporting our wider objectives.

You’ll take ownership of key categories and contracts across operations, marketing and other strategic business areas. This includes leading sourcing activity, RFPs, renewals and supplier negotiations from strategy through to implementation, while ensuring compliant and effective Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) adoption across the business.

We’re the Moonpig Group – home to Moonpig, Greetz, Red Letter Days and Buyagift – and we’re on a mission to make people feel loved, celebrated and remembered. Whether it’s a card that gets them laughing out loud or a gift that makes their day, we help people stay close, no matter the miles.

We’re proud to be leading the online gifting revolution, with brilliant products, clever tech and a whole lot of heart. Our platform makes it easy to create moments that matter – packed with personal touches and delivered with care.

We’re not just about selling cards or gifts – we’re here to spread joy, spark smiles and make every celebration feel extra special. And with values that guide how we work and support one another, we’ve built a place where people (and ideas) can truly thrive.

If you’re looking to make an impact, bring your spark and be part of something meaningful – we’d love to have you on the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned to Moonpig’s commercial and business objectives
• Build strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across Operations, Warehouse, Marketing, Finance, Technology and other functions, acting as a strategic procurement partner.
• Lead complex RFPs, tenders and sourcing projects, from requirements gathering and market engagement through to evaluation, negotiation and contract award.
• Manage and negotiate key warehouse, logistics, operational and marketing contracts (new supplier contracts and renewals), ensuring the right balance of cost, quality, service, innovation and risk.
• Drive change management across procurement initiatives, ensuring stakeholders are engaged, aligned and supported throughout implementation.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, consolidate spend, reduce costs, challenge existing ways of working and increase value across your categories.
• Ensure procurement activity is delivered with appropriate consideration of governance, risk, compliance and business continuity.

About You

• Strong strategic/category procurement experience (ideally 5 years +)
• Proven success in supplier negotiation and commercial management skills.
• Significant Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) experience, including strategic suppliers, performance management, governance, compliance, escalations and continuous improvement.
• Experience negotiating warehouse, operations/logistics and marketing contracts.
• Outstanding stakeholder management and influencing, including senior stakeholders.
• Strong contract lifecycle management experience.
• Resilient, adaptable, proactive and self-driven.
• Strong analytical, commercial, problem-solving and communication skills.

Interview Process

• Stage 1: Recruiter screening call
• Stage 2: Hiring Manager interview
• Stage 3: Interview with the wider stakeholders
• Stage 4: Final stage interview with Hiring Manager & Director of New Markets
• Offer!

Our process may vary depending on role and availability. We keep candidates informed of any changes.

What’s in it for you?

Competitive Pay & Bonuses: Plus, generous pension plans & staff discounts.

Wellbeing First: Private healthcare (UK) and mental health support

Flexible Working & Time Off: Generous holidays, hybrid working (1-3 days in office, depending on role/team) & up to 20 days of international working.

Career Growth: Learning allowances, coaching & development programs.

Want to know more?

Explore our full benefits package: here

Our Ways of Working:

We trust our colleagues to do what’s right and offer flexibility to support a balance between work and life. At the same time, face-to-face office time is an important and expected part of working at Moonpig Group. We believe regular in-person working supports collaboration, alignment, and effective decision-making. Candidates will have regular and ongoing time working from the office as part of their role, which will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Moonpig Group's Commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusivity:

At Moonpig Group, we’re all about creating a workplace where everyone feels they truly belong. We celebrate what makes each of us unique, whether that’s our background, how we work best, or what matters most to us.

From working parents who need flexible hours to neurodiverse colleagues with specific working styles, we’re here to support our people in ways that work for them. Because when you feel valued and included, you can thrive, and so can we.

We’re proud to have a number of employee-led groups driving this forward, including our LGBTQ+, Gender Balance, Neurodiversity and EMBRACE (Educating My Self for Better Racial Awareness and Cultural Enrichment) communities, plus our Group-wide EDI committee. These teams help make sure every voice is heard and every idea has a place.

We know that diversity fuels creativity, innovation and connection, and that’s why we’ll keep pushing for progress. Together, we’re building a culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and free to be their brilliant, authentic selves.

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