Manager Procurement jobs in United Kingdom

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Elevation Procurement & Supply Chain are delighted to be partnered with a leading Global manufacturing organisation in the search and selection of a Procurement Category Manager - Marketing & Professional Services, within their developing procurement function.

A Global role, leading the category function from a strategic view point. Holding a Global spend of $100M+, covering the key categories for 22 sites around the world.

Main Responsibilities:

• Category Strategy Development: Define and implement category strategies for Marketing & Professional Services to drive cost savings, efficiency, and supplier innovation.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with Finance, Legal, HR, and Marketing leaders to align procurement strategies with business objectives.

• Sourcing & Contract Management: Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives, including RFPs, supplier selection, contract negotiations, and risk management.

• Supplier Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring performance management and continuous improvement.

• Cost & Value Optimization: Identify opportunities for cost reduction, value creation, and process improvement across the services categories.

• Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to company procurement policies, contractual obligations, and regulatory requirements.

• Market Intelligence: Stay up to date with industry trends, supplier market dynamics, and best practices in professional and marketing services procurement.

Our Requirements:

• University Degree in relevant business discipline with 5+ years of procurement / category management experience in a complex, multinational environment.

• Strong understanding of strategic procurement principles, particularly in indirect services.

• Deep knowledge of Marketing & Professional Services categories (e.g., media, creative agencies, consulting, legal services, financial services, HR services).

• Familiarity with contract law, commercial agreements, and risk mitigation.

• Expertise in supplier relationship management and performance optimization.

• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in procurement analytics, cost modelling, and benchmarking.

• Knowledge of eProcurement tools and contract lifecycle management systems.

• Proven experience in managing a high value spend portfolio (~$100M+) across multiple geographies.

• Experience in working with C-level stakeholders and influencing senior decision-makers.

• Track record in negotiating major centralized contracts and driving cost savings.

• Strong project management experience, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.

• Experience in supplier market assessments, RFP execution, and strategic sourcing.

A remote working role with the flexible to be contractually based from home, within the UK.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and or get in touch with Pete Simmonds for more information!