The Adecco Group
Procurement Specialist
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Procurement Specialist
Procurement Specialist (Marketing Category)
£700/day (inside IR35) – Leeds or Edinburgh
We’re seeking an experienced Procurement Professional to join a leading financial services organisation on an initial 6-month contract.
This role focuses on marketing spend / marketing category, offering the opportunity to:
- Lead strategic sourcing activity
- Optimise supplier performance
- Deliver tangible commercial value in a complex, high-profile environment
You will:
- Have a strong background in marketing spend
- Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders
- Drive best-practice procurement and influence key business decisions
- Ensure compliance, governance, and risk mitigation remain front of mind
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Working arrangements: 2 days/week in the office (Leeds or Edinburgh) + 3 days from home.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the development and delivery of category strategies across marketing spend
- Lead strategic sourcing activity and supplier negotiations
- Drive cost reduction and value optimisation (TCO focus)
- Build and manage key supplier relationships and governance frameworks
- Provide expert procurement advice to senior stakeholders
- Ensure robust contract management, including risk mitigation
- Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
- Maintain compliance with procurement policies, processes, and audit requirements
- Collaborate across procurement and wider business teams to deliver outcomes
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Skills & Experience Required
- Strong procurement experience within marketing / media / advertising categories
- Proven track record in marketing category management and strategic sourcing
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
- Experience managing complex supplier ecosystems
- Strong understanding of contracts, commercial risk, and governance
Initial contract duration: 6 months
Rate: £700/day (inside IR35)
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