Procurement Category Manager - Indirect / Marketing

Talent Drive | B Corp™; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (3 days per week in the

Car allowance £4,100

Bonus up to 20%

Job summary

Talent Drive is partnering with a leading UK retail organisation to recruit a Procurement Category Manager – Marketing in Central London. The role is hybrid (3 days in the office) and involves managing marketing spend with senior stakeholders.

You will develop sourcing strategies, lead negotiations, and drive supplier management to deliver cost savings and value across marketing and related indirect categories.

Qualifications

• Experience managing Marketing and related indirect spend categories.
• Experience delivering value through sourcing strategies and supplier partnerships.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end to end procurement activity across Marketing and related indirect spend categories.
• Develop sourcing strategies that deliver value, innovation and strong supplier partnerships.
• Lead supplier negotiations, contract management and performance reviews.
• Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders to influence decisions.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and service.

Skills

End to end procurement

Sourcing strategies

Negotiations

Stakeholder engagement

Cost-saving opportunities

Job description

Procurement Category Manager – Marketing

Central London | Hybrid (3 days in the office)

Up to £55,000 + £4,100 Car Allowance + up to 20% Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Talent Drive are partnering exclusively with a leading UK retail organisation to recruit a Procurement Category Manager – Marketing, supporting a diverse portfolio of marketing spend and working closely with stakeholders across the business to deliver strategic sourcing and supplier management initiatives.

This role offers genuine exposure to senior stakeholders, high-profile procurement projects and the chance to make a visible commercial impact.

What you'll be doing:

• Managing end to end procurement activity across Marketing and related indirect spend categories.
• Developing sourcing strategies that deliver value, innovation and strong supplier partnerships.
• Leading supplier negotiations, contract management and performance reviews.
• Building trusted relationships with key internal stakeholders to influence procurement decisions.
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and service delivery.
• Procurement experience at Category Manager or Procurement Manager level.
• Ideally experience across Marketing, Media, Creative Agencies, Print, Digital Marketing or Professional Services.
• Alternatively, a strong indirect procurement background with excellent sourcing capability.
• Strong commercial acumen and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What's on offer:

• Salary up to £55,000
• 10% Bonus (max 20%)
• Hybrid working (3 days per week in London HQ)
• Excellent career progression within an established procurement team.