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Marketing Procurement Manager

Employer
Talent Drive
Location
Surrey
Salary
£55-65,000 + £6,000 car allowance + 20% bonus + and some great benefits!
Closing date
7 Jun 2021

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Specialist Area
Procurement
Job Level
Manager
Sector
Media
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Marketing Procurement Manager | Surrey | Global FMCG Brand

£55-65,000 + £6,000 car allowance + 20% bonus + and some great benefits!

A rare opportunity has come up in the Procurement market for someone to come in and support the growth of the Marketing Category for a well-known FMCG organisation as they continue to develop the Procurement function.

This brand is renowned for its innovative ways of delivering products into their consumers and the organisation are going through some exciting changes so a great time to be joining Marketing! This role will focus on managing a range of marketing initiatives with a particular focus on key areas of spend such as production, content, research, sponsorship, creative agencies and PR to name a few. This is a brilliant opportunity to oversee and help shape the marketing strategy for an ever-growing business.

What the role involves

Lead key marketing initiatives, as well as selected projects or categories of spends.

Responsible for overall Marketing Procurement strategy. You will present and decide on procurement strategies and contracting terms. Takes relevant decisions when conducting sourcing processes regardless of total spend.

You will develop and deliver effective and efficient category plans and looking at continuously improves organisation efficiencies, maximizes value creation and competitive advantage opportunities.

Develop and drives implementation of sourcing strategies across marketing, ensuring strategy adoption, operating model and contract adherence, and budget responsibility.

Works closely with global and regional key stakeholders in understanding needs, objectives and priorities to optimise total cost, quality and service.

Collaborates with key stakeholders and works cross-functionally in developing and executing sound sourcing strategies in partnership with internal stakeholders and vendors.

Establishes strategic relationships with supply base and implements supplier management strategies. Motivates suppliers to treat the company as preferred customer in presenting innovation and/or cost/efficiency projects

Accountable to continuously improve supplier performance including service and quality.

The person we hope to find

Solid Marketing Category experience is an essential

Proven experience in managing ‘cradle to grave’ sourcing projects within marketing

Degree qualified is preferable and CIPS is advantageous but not a must have

Proven experience in working in a fast moving and result driven environment which demands to work under pressure.

Strong negotiation skills and good interpersonal and relationship building skills is important 

This is a challenging and exciting role for an individual looking to build upon an established and highly visible, procurement function. If you have a passion for Marketing Procurement and a vision to grow your experience in this area then this could be the role for you!

Company

Talent Drive was born of a vision to help both large and SME organisations find the most talented and driven Supply Chain and Procurement Professionals.

‘Delivering with Impact’ is the mantra we work by, epitomising our sole focus; sourcing the best talent quickly, and effectively. 

We believe this can only be achieved by collaborating fully with your organisation and truly understanding what it takes to fit both culturally and professionally into your team, ensuring maximum impact upon arrival. We want to be able to act as an ambassador of your brand and become an extension of your HR or recruitment function. This way, we can talk with passion about your brand as if it were our own to ensure we attract and deliver the talent you need.

Specialising solely in Supply Chain and Procurement recruitment, Talent Drive was founded by Martin Smith – a recruitment expert with over a decade of in-house and agency experience hiring Supply Chain and Procurement professionals across the UK and Europe. Martin’s extensive experience has created the foundation upon which Talent Drive was built, which is why we are unique in the way we collaborate fully with all decision makers in a recruitment process, it is a benefit we recognise for both us and you. 

Talent Drive is not just about transacting with an organisation on a vacancy requirement. We endeavour to build long lasting, rewarding partnerships with organisations and the real barometer of success for us is being our candidates and clients first call when they need recruitment support.

Company info
Telephone
01202 976132
Location
8a Parr Street
Poole
Dorset
BH14 0JY
United Kingdom

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