Strategic Procurement Lead – Creative & Media

Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dynamic Procurement Manager to support procurement across high-impact creative projects in various sectors. The ideal candidate should have proven procurement experience in fast-paced environments, strong negotiation skills, and an analytical mindset. Key responsibilities include leading procurement strategies, managing supplier contracts, and optimizing supplier performance. This exciting role demands effective communication and stakeholder management while driving continuous improvements in procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Proven procurement experience in fast-paced creative sectors like advertising or media.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management capabilities.
• Ability to analyze spend and supplier data for optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement across marketing services and corporate areas.
• Develop strategic sourcing strategies that balance creativity and value.
• Review and negotiate supplier contracts effectively.
• Analyze supplier performance and spending data for insights.
• Manage supplier relationships to meet business requirements.

Skills

Procurement experience

Contract review skills

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder influence

Analytical mindset

Supplier management

Communication

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a dynamic Procurement Manager to support procurement across high-impact creative projects in various sectors. The ideal candidate should have proven procurement experience in fast-paced environments, strong negotiation skills, and an analytical mindset. Key responsibilities include leading procurement strategies, managing supplier contracts, and optimizing supplier performance. This exciting role demands effective communication and stakeholder management while driving continuous improvements in procurement processes.