Category Manager - Marketing
- Recruiter
- Bramwith Consulting
- Location
- Surrey
- Salary
- GBP53000 - GBP58000 per annum + Benefits
- Posted
- 09 Feb 2021
- Closes
- 09 Mar 2021
- Ref
- BBBH13706.76544
- Contact
- Adam Venting
- Specialist Area
- Procurement
- Job Level
- Manager
- Sector
- Manufacturing
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Procurement - Strategic Sourcing Manager Marketing -- Global Blue Chip - Surrey+ Flex - £55K - 58k + Bonus + Package
Leading FMCG seeks a strong Marketing procurement candidate to join their team in this newly formed position.
Following of re-structure of the procurement function, the Firm are seeking a Strategic Sourcing expert with strong Marketing procurement category knowledge to drive much needed improvement and progress across the marketing category.
As a Category Manager - Marketing, your responsibilities will include:
- Becoming accepted as an integral member of the Marketing community, being able to manoeuvre sensitively in a non-mandated procurement setting
- Positioning procurement more strategically within the overall organisation
- Designing and implementing innovative category and sourcing strategies for Digital, Creative, Sponsorship, PR, Print, POS, Design, Meetings and Events sub-categories (all of which are £ Multi-Million)
- Work closely with the Head of Procurement and other category manager to imbed and align procurement strategy
Strategic Sourcing Manager Marketing Required experience: -
- Significant procurement and strategic sourcing experience with particular expertise across Marketing sub-categories (such as Digital, Media, Creative, Design Agencies, PR, Sponsorship, Print, POS etc)
- Successful management of £ Multi-Million procurement projects with a track record for delivering cost savings
- Degree & MCIPS (preferred not essential)
This is a standout career opportunity for an ambitious Marketing Procurement specialist to join a highly reputable and growing organisation.
To find out more and apply please send your CV to jobsAV@bramwithconsulting.co.uk or directly through this page.
Key skills: Procurement, Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Stakeholder management, supplier relationship management SRM, vendor management, Marketing Procurement, best practice, best-in-class procurement, negotiation, RFP, RFQ