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

About the role

We're seeking an experienced Procurement professional to join a leading financial services organisation on an initial 6‑month contract. The role focuses on marketing spend, offering the opportunity to lead strategic sourcing, optimise supplier performance and deliver tangible commercial value in a complex, high‑profile environment. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, driving best‑practice procurement while ensuring compliance, governance and risk mitigation.

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 abilities
• Experience managing complex supplier ecosystems
• Strong understanding of contracts, commercial risk and governance