Head of Procurement – Marketing Services

About the role

We are seeking a Head of Procurement to lead our marketing services procurement function. In this senior position you will shape sourcing strategies, negotiate high‑impact contracts and ensure supplier partnerships align with our growth, sustainability and diversity objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal marketing teams and external suppliers to develop and execute sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate and manage contracts that deliver measurable value and risk mitigation.
• Maintain and optimise strategic supplier relationships across the marketing and media services portfolio.
• Identify cost‑saving opportunities and drive process improvements.
• Work closely with legal, compliance and finance to ensure commercial terms are robust.
• Champion sustainability and diversity initiatives within procurement activities.

Required profile

• Proven experience in procurement or category management focused on marketing/media services.
• Strong background in contract management, vendor negotiations and stakeholder engagement.
• Analytical mindset with a track record of delivering cost efficiencies.
• Deep understanding of commercial contract terms and collaboration with legal/compliance teams.
• Success managing strategic supplier performance in a fast‑paced, matrixed organisation.
• Experience in a global or multi‑divisional environment is desirable.

Required skills

• Contract management
• Vendor negotiations
• Stakeholder engagement
• Analytical cost‑saving identification
• Commercial contract terms expertise
• Supplier performance management
• RFI/RFP processes
• Spend analytics software

What we offer

• Hybrid working model – 2 days onsite per week for full‑time or 2‑3 days for part‑time.
• Opportunity to lead a strategic function within a global business information leader.
• Competitive daily rate and professional development support.