Interim Procurement Lead – Marketing Spend (£6‑700/day) – Birmingham

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Procurement professional to join a leading financial services organisation on an initial six‑month contract. The role focuses on marketing spend, leading strategic sourcing, optimizing supplier performance and delivering commercial value in a high‑profile environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and delivery of category strategies across marketing spend.
• Lead strategic sourcing activity and supplier negotiations.
• Drive cost reduction and value optimisation with a total cost of ownership focus.
• Build and manage key supplier relationships and governance frameworks.
• Provide expert procurement advice to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure robust contract management, including risk mitigation.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Maintain compliance with procurement policies, processes and audit requirements.
• Collaborate across procurement and wider business teams to deliver outcomes.

Required profile

• Strong procurement experience within marketing, media or advertising categories.
• Proven track record in marketing category management and strategic sourcing.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Experience managing complex supplier ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of contracts, commercial risk and governance.