Procurement Category Manager

Ref: AS4912723

London, UK

£60,000

• Permanent
• Cost Reduction Specialist
• Expert Negotiator
• Procurement Strategist

About the candidate

The candidate is a seasoned Procurement Category Manager with a specialisation in marketing categories, particularly within large, matrixed organisations. Their core strengths lie in both offline and digital media procurement, where they have been pivotal in handling multimillion-pound marketing budgets to maximise return on investments in partnerships and sponsorships. They excel in communicating complex business cases to executive teams and maintaining robust relationships with stakeholders at various levels. Their collaborative and innovative approach is geared towards uncovering cost-saving opportunities and boosting supplier performance, making them a valuable asset to any procurement team.

What makes them great?

• Cost Reduction Achievements: Delivered a 15% cost reduction in key supplier contracts at a global marketing agency by leading strategic procurement initiatives.
• Project Efficiency Improvement: Enhanced project efficiency by 20% through innovative sourcing strategies at a regional advertising firm.
• Operational Streamlining: Contributed significantly to a national media network project that decreased procurement processing time, optimizing operations.

Areas of expertise

• Marketing Procurement Management: Expert in managing extensive marketing procurement categories that include both traditional and digital media.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Adept at engaging with stakeholders across different levels and regions, ensuring alignment on procurement practices and strategies.
• Contract Negotiation & Supplier Relations: Proven track record in negotiating with suppliers, achieving significant cost reductions and enhancing service quality through effective contract management.