Job Title: Procurement Category Manager (Marketing)

Location: London

Salary & Benefits: £60,000 - £68,000 + bonus and a further benefits package

Sea Global is excited to partner with one of the UK's leading Retail companies. Renowned for their award-winning culture and industry-leading procurement function, this organisation is widely recognised for excellence, innovation, and strong partnerships.

Currently undergoing an exciting phase of transformation and growth, they are seeking a Procurement Category Manager to join their dynamic team. Reporting directly to the Head of Procurement, this role is ideal for someone ready to make an immediate impact.

Your primary focus will be on the Marketing category covering Media, Communications, Print, Digital, and more, with occasional oversight of other general indirect categories where required.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Manage the Marketing procurement category spend, acting as the main point of contact for all marketing-related sourcing and supplier management
• Develop and execute detailed category and sub-category plans aligned with business goals
• Manage supplier relationships, including contract management, risk assessment, performance monitoring (KPIs & SLAs)
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to ensure smooth delivery and value creation

Experience & Requirements:

• Proven experience in Marketing or Indirect procurement categories
• A background in Category Management or End-to-end Procurement
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment