Role Overview
*Contract type: PAYE *Location: Remote with occasional meetings in Watford
The Global Category Manager (GCM), Marketing is a single-contributor, delivery-focusedrole responsible for hands-on sourcing, commercial negotiation, and contract draftingacross the global Marketing category.
It requires a self-starting procurement professional with Marketing category experience, who can operate independently in a fast-paced environment, work confidently with senior stakeholders, and deliver end-to-end sourcing and contracting outcomes.
Strong experience in drafting and negotiating Marketing contracts is essential. Experience in MedTech, Pharma, or other regulated environments is strongly preferred


Key Responsibilities
Sourcing, Negotiation & Contracting
*Leadend-to-end sourcing activitiesacross Marketing sub-categories (e.g. agencies, media, digital, brand, production, events)
*Run sourcing events including RFPs, evaluations, supplier selection, and awards
*Owncommercial negotiations to deliver cost, risk, and value outcomes
*Draft, review, and negotiate Marketing contracts, including MSAs, SOWs, and amendments
*Ensure contracts are clearly communicated and consistently applied by the business
Stakeholder Engagement
*Establish effective working relationships withsenior Marketing and business stakeholders
*Translate business requirements into clear sourcing and contracting actions
*Provide pragmatic commercial advice and challenge where required
Supplier Management & Risk (Selective)
*Support management of key Marketing suppliers where required
*Address supplier performance or commercial issues in a timely manner
*Identify and escalate supplier and contractual risks appropriately
*Support supplier innovation discussions aligned to business needs
Governance & Delivery
*Deliver agreed Marketing sourcing activity in line with Procurement policies and procedures
*Ensure transparency of sourcing outcomes, approvals, and contract status
*Support value delivery (cost, risk mitigation, commercial improvement)
*Coordinate with Regional or GBS Procurement resources where applicable
Essential
*5+ years’ experience in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing
*Strong, demonstrable Marketing category experience (agency, media, digital, brand, production, events)
*Proven end-to-end sourcing experience
*Essential experience drafting and negotiating contracts within the Marketing category