Category Manager – Marketing Procurement

About the role

As part of the Procurement team, you'll develop and deliver category strategies across a diverse Marketing portfolio, driving commercial value, supplier performance, innovation, and business outcomes. Working closely with Marketing, Finance, and Procurement stakeholders, you'll lead sourcing activity, manage strategic supplier relationships, and support key business initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategies across the Marketing portfolio.
• Lead sourcing projects, tenders, and commercial negotiations to deliver cost optimisation and value creation opportunities.
• Manage supplier performance and strategic supplier relationships.
• Analyse spend, market trends, and supplier capabilities to inform decision‑making.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business priorities and deliver commercial solutions.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across the category.

Required profile

• Procurement experience within a medium or large‑scale organisation.
• Exposure to Marketing‑related spend, either as a dedicated category or within a broader procurement role.
• Strong sourcing, supplier management, and negotiation capabilities within indirect spend categories.
• Proven ability to influence and build effective stakeholder relationships.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills.
• A track record of delivering measurable value and procurement outcomes.

What we offer

• Ownership of a high‑profile and diverse Marketing Services portfolio.
• Exposure to senior leaders across functions.
• Influence strategic business decisions and transformation programmes.
• Collaborative, fast‑paced retail environment where no two days are the same.
• Clear opportunities for career development within an evolving Procurement function.
• Hybrid working, competitive salary, car allowance, bonus and excellent benefits.