Marketing Procurement Manager – EMEA

Responsibilities

About the Team

Procurement aims to provide high-quality purchasing solutions for the company and establish a global platform for purchasing resources. Through providing professional management of procurement resources, selecting high-quality suppliers, and managing supplier performance, we aim to improve the efficiency, cost-effectiveness and compliance of the company’s procurement practices, fostering a sustainable business environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead sourcing initiatives across marketing categories (e.g. media, creative agencies, production, digital marketing, events, PR), securing competitive and value-driven commercial terms.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process for marketing-related goods and services, from strategic planning and vendor selection through to contract execution and delivery.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key marketing suppliers and agencies, tracking performance through regular reviews and ensuring service-level agreements are met.
• Partner closely with internal stakeholders including Marketing, Brand, Legal, and Finance to understand business objectives, influence decision-making, and provide procurement expertise tailored to marketing spend.
• Conduct ongoing market intelligence and benchmarking to stay abreast of pricing trends, supplier innovations, and industry dynamics, with a focus on marketing and communications.
• Ensure procurement activities within the marketing category are compliant with internal policies, governance frameworks, and ethical standards.
• Develop and implement category strategies and cost-saving initiatives within marketing procurement to drive efficiency, transparency, and value across campaigns and initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with diverse, cross-functional teams and stakeholders across multiple time zones, ensuring seamless project execution and alignment with global organisational objectives.
• Ability to analyse data, make informed decisions, and solve complex problems.
• Willingness to travel internationally on a regular basis.
• Ability to manage ambiguity, conflict, and change effectively in a fast-moving, ever evolving working environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience managing a full procurement lifecycle in a global organisation.
• Proven experience as a Procurement Manager with a strong track record in marketing procurement within a multinational organisation.
• In-depth knowledge of procurement regulations, best practices, and marketing spend trends in the EMEA region.
• Familiarity with procurement software and tools such as Ariba and Coupa.

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