Category Procurement Manager

2 weeks ago


London Area, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time

The Advocate Group is proud to represent a world-renowned family-owned spirits portfolio in their search for 2x Category Procurement Managers to join their Procurement team.


Due to growth and business change we are looking for 2x Category Procurement Managers to join a leading portfolio of globally recognised alcohol brands to manage spend across marketing services.


The Business: 🍸 🥃 🍹

  • A prestigious, family-run spirits business with a rich heritage and global presence
  • Committed to excellence in procurement and supplier management
  • Opportunities for professional growth and strategic impact


The Role: 💼 🌍📈

  • Develop and execute category procurement plans to support business objectives, with a specific focus on marketing procurement
  • Manage supplier performance and relationships for marketing-related vendors to maximize service and value
  • Collaborate with marketing and internal stakeholders to ensure effective procurement of marketing materials, agencies, and promotional resources
  • Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in marketing spend and procurement strategies
  • Drive external spend optimization to improve operating margins, with particular attention to marketing and brand-related expenditures
  • Support marketing team's procurement needs, including creative services, media buying, event marketing, and promotional materials


About You: 💡 🏆 🚀

  • Proven experience in strategic sourcing and procurement management, with specific expertise in marketing procurement
  • Demonstrated track record of managing marketing-related supplier relationships and contracts
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to track performance and identify improvement opportunities in marketing spend
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work closely with marketing teams
  • Experience in negotiating contracts for marketing services, creative agencies, and promotional vendors
  • Ability to resolve supplier issues effectively in a marketing procurement context
  • Experience in a fast-paced, dynamic business environment, preferably within marketing or brand-related procurement


Benefits: 🎁 💸 📊

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience
  • Opportunity to work with a world-class spirits portfolio
  • Professional development and growth potential
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment


If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I'd love to speak to you Find out more about our available opportunities or how we can help you further your career – contact us today



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