Procurement Manager - Marketing & Professional Services 12M FTC in Hertfordshire

Energy Jobline ZR; England; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK brand is seeking an experienced Procurement Category Manager for a 12-month fixed term contract in Hertfordshire. You will manage supplier relationships, lead sourcing activities, and identify cost-saving opportunities. Ideal candidates should have 3–5 years of procurement experience and strong negotiation skills. Join a dynamic company culture focused on innovation and collaboration.

Benefits

10% bonus

Benefits

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience in procurement or buying, ideally across indirect categories.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Experience delivering tangible cost savings and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day commercial relationships with key suppliers.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activity, including tendering, negotiation, and contracting.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and deliver measurable savings.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Supplier management

Analytical abilities

Organisational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

Overview

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Job Description

Procurement Category Manager – Marketing & Professional Services

12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Hybrid – Hertfordshire (3 days per week on site)

£65,000 + 10% Bonus + benefits

Ideally looking for someone who is immediately available to start ASAP

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Procurement Category Manager to join a leading UK brand during an exciting period of growth and transformation on a 12M fixed term contract for maternity cover. The individual is due to finish end of October so someone immediately available is highly desirable.

Reporting into the Head of Procurement, this role will play a key part in driving commercial value, improving supplier performance, and embedding procurement best practice across a diverse stakeholder network across indirect spend.

You’ll be responsible for identifying opportunities to reduce cost and complexity, improve service, and enhance value across a variety of indirect spend categories, all with the aim of supporting great customer and team experiences while delivering EBITDA savings.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day commercial relationships with key suppliers
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activity, including tendering, negotiation, and contracting
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and deliver measurable savings
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to embed procurement discipline and best practice
• Ensure compliance, safety, and service standards are consistently met and exceeded
• Support the delivery of brand-wide procurement strategy and continuous improvement

About You

• 3–5 years’ experience in procurement or buying, ideally across indirect categories, ideally marketing & professional services
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Excellent analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities
• A proactive mindset and ability to influence without direct authority
• Experience delivering tangible cost savings and process improvements

Why Apply?

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a dynamic brand with a strong purpose and a culture built around collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. You’ll have the chance to make a direct impact on business performance while developing your career in a high-profile environment.

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