Job Description
We are seeking a Marketing Procurement Manager to join our Enterprise Marketing Procurement team. The Enterprise Marketing Procurement team works as an integrated global team across Sky and Comcast, reporting into the Head of Marketing Procurement, who will implement the PR & Social procurement strategy with a focus on MarTech & GenAI transformation across Sky & Comcast and contribute to the wider Advertising category globally.
What You’ll Do
* Category leadership & sourcing strategy: Lead the PR & Social category and sourcing strategies that improve value and ROI across Sky and Comcast. Ensure outcomes-based implementation of commercial elements of spend with agencies, promoting the highest standards of ethics and compliance. Deliver benefits through strong demand management, relationship management and contract execution.
* Business partnering: Act as a trusted partner to the global marketing teams supporting the evolution of Sky & Comcast’s marketing transformation across their portfolio. Bring an understanding of marketing, digital and technology to inform decisions and enable effective collaboration.
* Market intelligence: Build and maintain a strong understanding of the agency and partner ecosystem, GenAI innovation and emerging technologies. Provide external benchmarks and market insight to inform strategy and drive value.
Essential Criteria
* Category Management & Subject Expertise: Marketing, digital and MarTech/GenAI experience. Commercial experience is essential for this role.
* Desire to Succeed: A curious, diligent and forward‑thinking highly motivated individual, keen to develop knowledge in new technologies and advancements and become a recognised expert within the Marketing and Media Procurement team.
* Negotiation Skills: Confident leading and supporting negotiations on complex deals covering commercial, services and contract terms across Sky & Comcast.
* Team player: Demonstrated ability to partner cross‑functionally, influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively in transformation contexts characterised by ambiguity and pace.
* Results‑focused: Be solution driven and agile to achieve the best value for business.
Desirable Skills And Experience
* Procurement experience preferable.
Benefits And Perks
* Free Sky TV, including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema.
* Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution.
* Private healthcare with mental health support.
* Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance.
* Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect.
* Sharesave and Tech schemes.
* A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences.
How You’ll Work
We’ve adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 3 days in the office per week.
We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We’re a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need as early as you can.
To be eligible for this role you are required to have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Please be aware Sky does not offer sponsorship for this position.
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