Category Buyer

2 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Advocate Group Full time

Job Summary:

The Advocate Group is seeking a highly skilled Category Buyer (Marketing Services) to join their team in representing a world-renowned family-owned spirits portfolio. As a Category Buyer (Marketing Services), you will be responsible for managing supplier performance and relationships for marketing-related vendors to maximize service and value.

About the Role:

  • Develop and execute category procurement plans to support business objectives, with a specific focus on marketing procurement
  • 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

Requirements:

  • 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

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary commensurate with experience ($80,000 - $110,000)
  • Opportunity to work with a world-class spirits portfolio
  • Professional development and growth potential
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Flexible remote work arrangement


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