Marketing Sourcing Manager

As Marketing Sourcing Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing sourcing strategies across areas including advertising, digital marketing and market research.

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.

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