Senior Procurement Category Manager

Ref: AS8165698

London, United Kingdom

£70,000

• Permanent
• Strategic Procurement
• Vendor Management
• Performance Optimization

About the candidate

An accomplished procurement professional with a proven track record of managing significant marketing spend across large, multifaceted organizations. This candidate brings extensive experience in procuring services for both offline and digital media. They are particularly adept at devising and implementing procurement strategies that perfectly align with broader business goals. A strong communicator, they exhibit a deep commercial awareness and possess excellent negotiation skills, tailoring their approach to suit complex stakeholder environments and boosting project success rates.

Our candidate thrives in dynamic settings where collaboration with diverse teams is paramount. They have consistently demonstrated their capacity to drive significant cost efficiencies and enhance value through strategic supply chain adjustments and keen vendor management, making them a valuable asset to any procurement team.

What makes them great?

• Cost Reduction: Achieved a 15% reduction in marketing spend at a large global media firm through strategic supplier talks and sharper contract management techniques.
• ROI Enhancement: Boosted ROI by 20% through focused category management and enhanced vendor collaborations within a mid-sized marketing agency.

Areas of expertise

• Strategic Procurement Planning: Skilled in developing strategies that optimize marketing spend and align with company objectives.
• Vendor Negotiation and Management: Proven ability to effectively negotiate with suppliers and manage long-term partner relationships, ensuring aligning with corporate goals.
• Performance and Compliance Metrics: Implements robust measuring tools to track contract compliance and service delivery efficacy.