Catergory Lead - Procurement - Marketing

Procurement Lead - Marketing

ASAP Start

3 months initially, high likelihood of extension

Professional Services Business

Home-based with occasional travel to central London if required

£450 - £525 a day via umbrella

We are working in partnership with our client, a well-known professional services firm, to hire an interim Marketing Category Lead. Partnering with the Marketing & Communications functions, you will come in to lead a multi-stage tender process in a classic category lead / procurement lead role on 2 different projects.

This role is likely to go on for considerably longer than the initial 3 months.

Desirable skills and experience

• Proven experience in a marketing procurement, with a focus on strategic sourcing and supplier management is essential.
• Highly desirable to have experience onboarding PR or Creative Agencies as a marketing specific procurement specialist - Wider Professional Services Procurement experience will be considered.
• Experience in large, complex environments
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead complex multi-stage tender processes.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.

If this role is of interest please apply below or send your CV to