Marketing Procurement Category Manager

Marketing Procurement Category Manager - FTSE 100 FMCG - Swindon - £55,000-£65,000 + Package

FMCG Powerhouse is looking for a Marketing Procurement Category Manager to join their rapidly growing procurement function. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to become part of a Greenfield Procurement Function that has the complete backing of all sections within the business. The company themselves are at the forefront of innovation within their industry meaning all projects will have great variation and test the skills of all involved.

As Marketing Procurement Category Manager you will:-
* Create and manage category and sub-category plans primarily in Digital Marketing and Media Procurement, with a spend of over £500million
* Be responsible for the end to end strategic sourcing process, from choosing high-profile global suppliers to managing the long term relationships, providing the best possible value for the company
* Interact with Senior level stakeholders from across the business on a day-to-day basis building relationships which will help build your long-term procurement career
* Drive business outcomes and behaviours with subject matter expertise to deliver value through the category planning lifecycle


Marketing Procurement Category Manager required background:-
* Experience managing Indirect Procurement Categories, ideally within Marketing Procurement however indirect generalists will be considered
* Proof of outstanding achievements or rapid career progression in previous role(s) ideally within Blue-Chip Organisations
* Ability to work autonomously across a variety of projects and manage key stakeholder relationships
* Strong Academic Profile (2.1 or above + CIPS preferred but not essential)


If you are an ambitious Marketing Procurement specialist looking to make your mark in one of the most exciting FMCGs in the world then this is the ideal role for you


To find out more and apply please send your CV to or directly through this page.

Key Skills: procurement, strategic sourcing, stakeholder management, negotiation, SRM, contract management, indirect procurement, marketing procurement

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