Procurement Category Manager

Your new company My client is a leading name with consumers, recognizable worldwide with a strong brand reputation. Their products are sold online and in stores, with advertising across digital, OOH, and retail spaces - not to mention high-profile partnerships and sponsorships. Together, we have partnered to recruit for the role of Marketing Category Manager on a contract basis to cover maternity leave, initially for 4 - 6 months. Your new role As Category Manager (Marketing) in the Procurement team, you will be working on end-to-end mini-sourcing projects, supporting within the PR & Creative areas across the UK & Europe, working with senior stakeholders and the central team, proactively developing and maintaining relationships and being seen as the subject-matter expert. Working with the project list in place on PR and focusing on projects and pipeline within creative, developing strategies for your categories including views on current & future demand, spend, market, contract, and supplier performance. What you'll need to succeed Experience in a Marketing Category management role, within PR & Creative is preferable. Full end-to-end sourcing experience and contract knowledge. Effective communication and influencing skills. Good organizational skills; able to manage timelines and deadlines. Ability to commute to Weybridge on a hybrid basis, 3 days per week. Commitment to a contract role, for 4 to 6 months, ideal start mid-February, paid on a daily rate basis. What you'll get in return You will receive a day rate depending on experience alongside exposure to an exceptional organization and a great brand to work with. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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