Key responsibilities will include:
* Lead negotiations with suppliers and service providers, including establishing new supplier relationships.
* Develop sourcing strategies designed to achieve competitive costs and high-quality service.
* Identify opportunities to improve, simplify and optimise contracts and commercial frameworks.
* Develop pricing recommendations based on detailed financial analysis and business-case development.
* Prepare clear presentations and recommendations for senior management.
* Manage supplier relationships and resolve commercial issues in partnership with technical, finance and other internal teams.
* Lead cross-functional teams to define business requirements and agree appropriate commercial approaches.
* Develop and support procurement documentation including RFPs, Statements of Work (SOWs), Letters of Authorisation (LOAs) and contract-related documentation.
* Act as a trusted adviser to business stakeholders, developing sourcing strategies that support business objectives.
* Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels and understand their priorities and ongoing requirements.
* Manage contract performance and administration, including spend, renewals, amendments and terminations.
* Work closely with Legal, Finance, Tax and other relevant functions to ensure contracts are appropriately structured and executed.
* Prepare deal documentation and compliance materials to support contract approvals and execution.
* Contribute to operational reviews and provide commercial insight to senior leadership.
* Represent the organisation at relevant industry forums, associations and events where required.
* Support wider Strategic Sourcing and Procurement initiatives as required.
* Some travel may be required to support supplier and stakeholder relationships.
About You
You will have a strong background in Strategic Sourcing and Procurement, ideally with direct experience within the marketing category.
We are looking for experience covering areas such as:
* Advertising
* Digital marketing
* Market research
* Marketing agencies
* Advertising agencies
* Digital media suppliers and platforms
You will have a proven track record of commercial negotiation, supplier relationship management and analytical decision-making, together with the ability to operate effectively in a complex, cross-functional organisation.
Essential Experience
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
* Significant experience in Sourcing & Procurement, particularly within Marketing.
* Strong experience across advertising, digital marketing and/or research procurement.
* Experience working with marketing agencies, advertising agencies or major digital media suppliers.
More details on application
Salary description
£428.00 - £513.00 per day