Procurement Category Manager – Marketing Technology (MarTech)

Hertfordshire (Hybrid – 3 days a week onsite)

Up to £60,000 + 20% Bonus + Private Medical Insurance + Matched Pension (up to 7.5%)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Category Manager to join a nationally recognised brand undergoing a digital and marketing transformation.

This role sits within a collaborative and forward-thinking procurement function, taking ownership of a high-impact spend area that bridges Marketing and Technology, covering MarTech platforms, digital tools, data analytics, CRM, and marketing automation systems.

You’ll play a pivotal role in partnering with Marketing, Digital and IT stakeholders to drive commercial value, innovation, and supplier excellence across a fast-evolving category.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end procurement for Marketing Technology (MarTech) categories, including SaaS platforms, digital tools, and marketing data solutions.
• Develop and execute category strategies that deliver value, cost efficiency, and improved supplier performance.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Marketing, IT, and Digital teams to shape strategy and deliver transformation objectives.
• Manage supplier relationships, ensuring compliance, service excellence, and continuous innovation.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in marketing technology, data, and automation to advise the business on best practice and new opportunities.

Ideal Background:

• Proven experience in marketing, digital, or technology procurement, ideally within a large, complex, or fast-paced organisation.
• Understanding of MarTech platforms, CRM systems, marketing analytics, and digital media technology.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Commercially astute, proactive, and passionate about technology innovation and marketing transformation.

This is a great opportunity for a driven and commercially minded procurement professional looking to blend marketing and technology expertise in a strategic, growing function with excellent career development prospects.

If this sounds like your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or reach out to brad@talentdrive.co.uk for a confidential discussion.