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Marketing Category Manager

Manchester Permanent £50,000 - £60,000 per year View Job Description
This is a great opportunity for a driven Marketing Category manager to bring their experience and expertise to a growing and efficient procurement team. This role is based in central Manchester offering hybrid working arrangements.
  • Opportunity to join a global Financial Services organisation in Manchester
  • Become a Marketing Category Manager in an established team

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a Global leader within Financial services, based out of Manchester offering hybrid working arrangements. They have a strong UK presence and are known as a trusted institution within Financial services.

Job Description

Key responsibilities for the Marketing Category Manager:

  • To optimise and address 3rd party spend requirements within the marketing division
  • Identification of industry trends and development related to sourcing and category management
  • Planning and execution of sourcing events such as: RFP/RFX, negotiations to best meet the business requirements for value, speed, compliance, risk.
  • Identification and delivery of change opportunities to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and control of sourcing processes
  • Development, implementation and operation of policies and procedures to help sourcing activities aligned to current and desired standards and compliances

The Successful Applicant

A successful Marketing Category Manager should have:

  • Strong experience in procurement, particularly within the marketing category.
  • Knowledge of the Financial Services industry and the processes within would be beneficial but not essential
  • Proven ability to manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts effectively and efficiently.
  • Excellent analytical skills able to mitigate risk while developing procedures and policies to aid support and government compliances.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • A commercial mindset and a focus on delivering cost savings while ensuring good external relations for the business
  • Understanding how the cross functional teams collaborate where needed to ensure business standards and policies are met

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £50,000 to £60,000 per annum. (Dependent on Experience)
  • Permanent position based in Manchester offering hybrid work arrangements with 2 days on site
  • Opportunities to work within a growing global organisation in the Financial Services industry.
  • Great benefits package
  • Opportunity to make a lasting impression and help introduce new strategies while helping to make a difference in an already efficient procurement team.
Contact
Mo Gaibee
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6950642
Phone number
+441132437729

Job summary

Job function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Subsector
Indirect Procurement
Sector
Financial Services
Location
Manchester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mo Gaibee
Consultant phone
+441132437729
Job reference
JN-022026-6950642