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, and deliver tangible commercial value in a complex, high-profile environment - so you'll have a strong background in Marketing spend. You'll act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, driving best practice procurement and influencing key business decisions while ensuring compliance, governance, and risk mitigation remain front of mind. 2 days/week in the office (Leeds or Edinburgh) and 3 days from home. This role is inside IR35. 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 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 This role is for an initial 6 months, 2 days/week in the office and 3 from home. £700/day Inside IR35. If this sounds of interest, please do send me your CV to start a conversation around this.