The Marketing Procurement Manager within this premium spirits business is a key player in our central team, focusing on Brand Investment (BI). This is your chance to drive our procurement operations, ensuring effective negotiation, contracting, and management of our central spend, while working closely with regional procurement specialists."
We're looking for...
- Significant experience in purchasing and direct negotiation, with a strong understanding of legal terms and conditions
- Knowledge of the Marketing function and global operations
- Familiarity with Marketing spends, including media, insights, point-of-sale, and agency services
- Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Proven ability to engage stakeholders, build relationships, and introduce new processes
- Ability to manage a diverse workload and changing priorities independently
- Project management skills, from brief to completion
- Commitment to continuous process improvement and personal development
- Proficiency in MS Office; experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systems is a plus
You are...
- An effective negotiator with a knack for minimising risks and ensuring clear documentation of agreements
- Skilled at collaborating with legal teams to review and advise on supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with legal principles and local requirements
- Efficient at sourcing goods and services cost-effectively, delivering essential cost savings and avoidance
- Capable of consolidating and managing marketing purchases across our global operations
- Knowledgeable about processes that use the procured goods and services
- Proactive in identifying new initiatives and continuous improvements with suppliers
- Comfortable leading review meetings with key suppliers and collaborating with global and regional marketing teams
- Adept at assisting the Finance function with invoice processing and optimising the Purchase to Pay cycle
- Detail-oriented, maintaining accurate records of all sourcing requirements
The good stuff...
- Career Growth: Opportunity to work closely with central marketing and Direct-to-Consumer teams, acting as a valued business partner
- Impact: Play a crucial role in strategic and operational responsibilities, making a significant impact on our procurement processes
- Professional Development: Commitment to continual improvement, both in processes and personal growth
- Collaborative Environment: Be part of a passionate team dedicated to excellence and innovation