Description

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. More details on application