Buyer

1 month 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 a Buyer (Marketing Services) to join their procurement team.


Due to growth and business change we are looking for a Buyer (Marketing Services) 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
  • 2 days working in the office - 3 days working from home


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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