Procurement Specialist - Marketing

The Advocate Group; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global business is seeking a Procurement Specialist - Marketing to join their team in London. This role involves leading procurement for POS materials, managing supplier relationships, and overseeing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has at least 2-3 years of procurement experience and excellent organizational skills. Applicants should be detail-oriented and proactive, ready to make an impact in an innovative setting.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of procurement or supply chain experience with POS assets.
• 1-2 years experience in a managerial or team leadership role.
• Proven ability to deliver multiple projects in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement for POS materials across the EMEA region.
• Manage supplier relationships and inventory compliance.
• Oversee procurement projects from planning to execution.

Skills

Procurement experience

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Power BI

Job description

Overview

We're working with an incredible global brand that is on the lookout for a Procurement Specialist - Marketing to join their fast-paced and dynamic team. This is your chance to work in an exciting, high-energy environment where innovation and opportunity go hand in hand. With an ever-growing presence, they are looking for ambitious individuals ready to make an impact.

As a Procurement Specialist - Marketing, you'll play a key role in supporting the wider team, ensuring that trade and commercial assets such as POS, collateral, apparel etc. are acquired and distributed smoothly. If you're highly organised, detail-oriented, and proactive, this is the perfect role for you!

Responsibilities

• Lead the procurement and supply process for POS materials, branded apparel, and dealer loaders across the EMEA region, ensuring cost-effectiveness and timely delivery.
• Manage supplier relationships, monitor inventory, and maintain compliance with trade regulations, customs documentation, and internal standards.
• Oversee procurement projects from planning through to execution, including innovation rollouts, marketing campaigns, and new activation tools.
• Ensure effective cross-functional collaboration across commercial, legal, finance, and HQ teams, while maintaining accurate budgeting and reporting.
• Supervise and mentor the EMEA procurement team, driving continuous improvement, vendor performance, and adherence to company procurement policies.

Experience Required

• At least 2-3 years of procurement or supply chain experience with POS / trade or commercial assets
• Ideally 1-2 years experience in a managerial or team leadership role.
• Strong project management capabilities with a proven ability to deliver multiple concurrent projects in fast-paced, multinational environments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI and knowledge of logistics or customs processes is advantageous.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across departments and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement efficient procurement processes, with a keen attention to detail and commitment to commercial excellence

This is a crucial role within a dynamic and growing team, offering the opportunity to work with one of the best-known brands globally on some of the coolest products around!

If you're interested in this position, please get in touch with Victoria at The Advocate Group or APPLY NOW to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

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