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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Category Manager – Marketing and Print to join the UK&I Procurement team.
Key Information:
Job Title: Category Manager – Marketing and Print
Location: Birmingham (Main Office) | Additional Locations: Redhill, Bristol, Bolton | Hybrid
Salary: Up to £70,000 (dependent on experience)
The opportunity:
In this role, you'll lead the procurement strategy for marketing and print services, ensuring value for money, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory standards.
This is a great chance to influx procurement practices, develop key supplier relationships, and contribute to business risk mitigation.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Partnering with internal stakeholders to assess and challenge business needs, maintaining strong relationships while achieving the best commercial outcomes.
* Leading the delivery of procurement initiatives, policies, and best-in-class service.
* Developing and implementing category strategies where no global strategy exists.
* Managing end-to-end procurement activities such as RFIs and RFPs in line with group and local policies.
* Negotiating and implementing supplier contracts, managing associated risks, and ensuring compliance with agreed service levels.
* Working with Finance and business units to understand and optimise budgets.
* Using procurement tools and best practices to drive performance, efficiencies, and savings.
About you – Knowledge and Experience:
* Recent procurement experience focused on marketing and print categories.
* Strong team player with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Experienced in contract negotiation and risk management in a regulated environment.
* Proficient in procurement processes and tools.
* Eligible to work in the United Kingdom.
What’s on offer:
* Performance-based bonus
* Contributory pension scheme (up to 12% employer contributions)
* Life assurance (up to 10x annual salary)
* Option to buy or sell up to 5 days’ leave
* Employee discounts and wellbeing resources
Additional information:
This role offers a hybrid working model, with at least 40% of your week spent in the office or on-site. From September 2025, this will increase to a majority office-based schedule. Flexibility is supported to ensure the best balance for you, your team, and clients.
How to apply:
If you're ready to take the next step in your procurement career and contribute to a forward-thinking, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you – apply now!
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