The Marketing Procurement Category Manager is responsible for leading the strategic sourcing and supplier management of marketing-related categories, delivering value, innovation, and risk-managed solutions.

Marketing Procurement Category Manager Responsibilities:

• Shape marketing category strategies to influence demand, deliver value, and align with organisational objectives, risk frameworks, and procurement best practices.
• Innovate sourcing approaches through scenario modelling, e-auctions, agile contracts, and supplier collaboration to enhance flexibility and performance.
• Leverage market intelligence and cross-category insights to inform procurement decisions and identify opportunities for innovation.
• Act as a trusted advisor to marketing stakeholders, influencing strategy, supplier selection, and campaign planning.
• Collaborate with strategic suppliers to co-create innovation roadmaps and ensure value-driven engagement.
• Use analytics, AI insights, and procurement tools (P2P, spend dashboards, etc.) to optimise supplier performance and drive cost and innovation benefits.
• Deliver total value (cost savings, innovation, revenue opportunities, and risk mitigation) through robust category management.
• Maintain compliance with governance, ESG, and risk frameworks while protecting business interests.
• Support organisational transformation initiatives by embedding future-focused procurement practices.
• Demonstrate influence, resilience, and thought leadership to promote procurement excellence across the enterprise.

Ideal Marketing Procurement Category Manager Profile:

• Strong knowledge of marketing procurement categories, supplier markets, contract law, and risk management.
• Ability to analyse marketing spend, supplier performance, and cost models.
• Experience consulting with marketing and cross-functional teams to develop procurement strategies.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Proven experience developing and executing category strategies in marketing or related services.
• Track record of managing supplier relationships and delivering measurable value.

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