Head of Category Marketing - Senior Category Procurement Lead

Head of Category Marketing Procurement - Senior Procurement Category Lead - MarketingLeeds - HybridClient DetailsA large corporate organisation looking to grow their procurement divisionDescriptionAs Senior Procurement Category Lead - Marketing, you will be responsible for developing and executing category strategies that optimise spend, unlock innovation and deliver measurable commercial value across a diverse portfolio of Marketing services.Marketing is a strategically important area of spend that directly influences customer experience, brand reputation and commercial success.You''ll work closely with senior stakeholders across Marketing, Finance, Legal and Procurement, acting as a trusted commercial advisor and helping shape key business decisions through insightful procurement leadership.In addition, you''ll lead and develop a team of procurement professionals, fostering a high-performance culture focused on collaboration, continuous improvement and commercial excellence.Key ResponsibilitiesCategory Strategy and LeadershipDevelop and implement long-term category strategies across the Marketing portfolio.Build category plans aligned to wider business objectives and growth priorities.Identify opportunities to optimise costs, improve supplier performance and deliver innovation.Use market intelligence and industry insights to inform decision-making.Drive procurement best practice across all Marketing categories.Strategic Sourcing and Commercial DeliveryLead complex sourcing ..... full job details .....