Marketing & IS Procurement Lead

Marketing & IS Procurement Lead Posted on November 19th, 2025 Pontefract £50,000 - £55,000 per annum Type of Job: Permanent Indirect Procurement Specialist – IS Marketing CategoriesLocation: Yorkshire ( Some Hybrid working) Commutable from West, North and East YorkshireContract: PermanentSalary: Experience Dependent + 15% Bonus + superb market-leading Pension An established UK manufacturer and retail distributor with ambitious growth plans is seeking a skilled procurement professional to take ownership of a high-value indirect spend portfolio within Indirect spend.This role combines hands-on delivery with strategic category management, ensuring best value from suppliers while supporting the wider business with innovative sourcing solutions.As an indirect procurement specialist, IS Marketing , you will sit at the intersection of procurement, supplier management, and marketing/product strategy. Your role focuses on sourcing and managing products or services that support the company’s marketing, sales, and customer-facing initiatives.You will ensure that all procurement marketing initiatives — from catalogues and showrooms to digital campaigns and point-of-sale materials — are well-sourced, cost-effective, and delivered on time, supporting the company’s retail network and brand experienceWith IS Marketing buying experience, as a preference, you will ensure the right products, services, and materials to support marketing campaigns, promotions, and the overall brand experience, within the indirect procurement teamResponsibilities: Indirect Procurement Specialist – IS Marketing Lead sourcing initiatives across multiple indirect categories, running tenders, RFQsIdentify, negotiate with, and manage suppliers for marketing-related productsTrack spend, budgets, and savings in line with procurement policiesCollaboration with Marketing TeamsWork closely with marketing, brand, and sales teams to understand requirements for campaigns, product launches, or promotional initiativesTranslate marketing needs into procurement specifications and sourcing strategiesStay aware of industry trends, new materials, digital services, or marketing tools to improve efficiency and impactEnsure legal, regulatory, and company compliance in all sourcing activitiesDevelop and implement procurement strategies to reduce cost, mitigate risk, and enhance supplier performanceCultivate strong connections with critical suppliers, evaluate their performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure service standards align with company goalsNegotiate and finalise commercial agreements, ensuring contracts are robust and aligned to business needsManage supplier relationships, monitoring KPIs,identifyg performance gaps, and driving service improvementsWork closely with internal stakeholders, challenging existing supply models Experience & Qualifications: Indirect Procurement Specialist – IS Marketing Proven indirect procurement experience, ideally in a large or multi-site environmentStrong negotiation skills and the ability to drive commercial valueUnderstanding of contract law and supplier agreementsHighly organised, analytical, and capable of influencing at all levelsResilient, self-motivated, and confident, managing high-value categoriesA CIPS qualification (or currently studying) would be advantageous Benefits - Procurement Specialist – Indirect IS Marketing Annual Bonus 15%Excellent Pension up to 12% Matched25 days holiday + bank holidays with an opportunity to purchase additional daysStaff discountOngoing support and developmentFree lunch, worth £500 p/a minimumFriendly and supportive environment offering exceptional reward and recognition For more information on this role,