Description
Join the BBC's Procurement team as a Commercial Procurement Manager for Marketing, partnering with stakeholders to shape the future of marketing investment. You'll influence sourcing strategies, drive commercial value, and ensure compliance with public procurement regulations.
The BBC's marketing efforts engage millions of people daily, and by joining the Procurement team, you'll help ensure that marketing spend is effective, innovative, and sustainable. You'll collaborate with creative and research agencies, media partners, and internal stakeholders, gaining exposure to high-profile campaigns while developing professionally in a supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Partner with marketing stakeholders to understand objectives and align procurement strategies with business goals.
- Develop and deliver sourcing plans for media, creative, comms, digital, partnerships, and sponsorship categories.
- Prepare strategic presentations and reports providing spend insights and recommendations.
- Manage supplier relationships with agencies and partners, ensuring performance, innovation, and adherence to BBC standards.
- Lead procurement projects end-to-end, delivering on time, within scope, and budget.
Requirements:
- Strong knowledge of procurement processes in a publicly regulated environment, ideally within marketing categories.
- Experience managing agency and supplier contracts, with a track record of driving commercial outcomes.
- Analytical skills to interpret spend data and market trends.
- Project management expertise to deliver complex procurement projects.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships with marketing teams and external partners.
Desired Skills:
- Professional procurement certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM).
- Experience in media buying, creative services, or digital marketing procurement.
- Knowledge of emerging marketing technologies and trends.
- Background in cost optimisation across marketing categories.
- Mentoring or leadership experience in procurement teams.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package (£50,000 - £65,000 per annum)
- Flexible 35-hour working week
- 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days
- Defined pension scheme
- Discounted dental, health care, and gym
- Excellent career and professional development opportunities
- Support in your working life, including flexible working