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Category Manager - Marketing, London (City of London)
Client:
Procurement Heads
Location:
London (City of London), United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Views:
5
Posted:
14.06.2025
Expiry Date:
29.07.2025
Job Description:
If you have solid experience in Marketing procurement and are ready to take ownership of the strategy, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
We are working with a leading insurance brand to hire a professional to lead the UK & Ireland procurement strategy for Marketing and Print. Your role will involve driving smarter decisions, building stakeholder relationships, and ensuring compliance with FCA/PRA requirements.
You will have the freedom to shape the strategy, manage supplier risk, and implement best-in-class procurement practices, within a flexible and autonomous business environment.
Responsibilities include:
* Owning the Marketing and Print procurement category
* Managing the entire process: RFPs, supplier selection, contract negotiation, and performance management
* Collaborating with stakeholders, challenging briefs, refining requirements, and adding value
* Developing and executing a UK & Ireland category strategy
* Managing contracts to balance compliance, quality, and value
* Monitoring supplier performance, budgets, and contractual risks
* Using tools, data, and best practices to achieve cost savings and KPIs
Requirements:
* Proven experience in Marketing and Print procurement
* Curious, collaborative, and commercially savvy
* Ability to challenge stakeholders constructively and involve procurement early
* Strong risk, compliance, and budget management skills in a regulated environment
What’s in it for you:
* Salary up to £70,000
* Annual bonus based on performance
* Private medical insurance, life cover (up to 10x salary), and a generous pension (up to 12%)
* 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell 5 days
* Hybrid working: 3 days in-office at Bristol, Birmingham, Bolton, or Redhill
* A visible role in a company that values procurement
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