Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager

A global financial institution is looking for a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager to join their Manchester office. This role offers you the chance to shape and optimise third-party spend across a diverse range of marketing categories and be at the forefront of developing and implementing sourcing strategies. Flexible working opportunities are available, ensuring you can balance your professional ambitions with personal commitments.

What You'll Do:

As a Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how the organisation manages its third-party marketing spend. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve close collaboration with stakeholders across various business units to understand their needs and translate them into effective sourcing strategies. You will oversee the planning and execution of sourcing events-ensuring every activity delivers maximum value while maintaining strict adherence to compliance standards.

• Developing a comprehensive understanding of category spend profiles by engaging with internal stakeholders to identify sourcing needs and ensure alignment with overall business strategy.
• Planning and executing sourcing events such as RFPs and negotiations, always aiming to meet requirements for value, speed, compliance, and risk mitigation.
• Monitoring controls and compliance throughout the entire sourcing cycle from request through contract execution, including regulatory engagement, audits, and data quality assurance.
• Designing, implementing, and operating policies and procedures for sourcing activities that adhere to relevant standards, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement within sourcing operations by optimising buying channels such as catalogues and demand challenge mechanisms.

What You Bring:

In this Marketing Category and Sourcing Manager position, your proven background in stakeholder engagement will be invaluable as you foster collaborative relationships across departments. You will also bring the following skills:

• Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management within large organisations where building trust-based relationships is essential for success.
• Exceptional organisational skills paired with strong time management abilities that enable you to handle multiple priorities efficiently without compromising quality.
• Proven track record in contract negotiations where your attention to detail ensures favourable terms while upholding compliance requirements.
• Deep understanding of procurement best practices gained through hands-on experience managing end-to-end sourcing cycles across various in-direct categories.

The Company:

This organisation stands out as an employer dedicated not only to operational excellence but also to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can flourish. The company's commitment extends beyond day-to-day operations: it actively invests in employee empowerment through ongoing training opportunities designed around both current industry trends and future skill requirements. Flexible working arrangements are offered so that employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance tailored around their individual needs. Whether based in Glasgow or Knutsford, you'll find yourself surrounded by knowledgeable professionals who share a passion for delivering outstanding results together.

How to Apply:

Apply now or for more information, feel free to contact Senior Consultant Jess Vernal on or .

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