Procurement Category Manager – Marketing Technology (MarTech)

Hertfordshire (Hybrid – 3 days a week onsite)

Up to £60,000 + 20% Bonus + Private Medical Insurance + Matched Pension (up to 7.5%)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Procurement Category Manager to join a nationally recognised brand undergoing a digital and marketing transformation.

This role sits within a collaborative and forward-thinking procurement function, taking ownership of a high-impact spend area that bridges Marketing and Technology, covering MarTech platforms, digital tools, data analytics, CRM, and marketing automation systems.

You’ll play a pivotal role in partnering with Marketing, Digital and IT stakeholders to drive commercial value, innovation, and supplier excellence across a fast-evolving category.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end procurement for Marketing Technology (MarTech) categories, including SaaS platforms, digital tools, and marketing data solutions.
Develop and execute category strategies that deliver value, cost efficiency, and improved supplier performance.
Partner with senior stakeholders across Marketing, IT, and Digital teams to shape strategy and deliver transformation objectives.
Manage supplier relationships, ensuring compliance, service excellence, and continuous innovation.
Stay ahead of emerging trends in marketing technology, data, and automation to advise the business on best practice and new opportunities.

Ideal Background

Proven experience in marketing, digital, or technology procurement, ideally within a large, complex, or fast-paced organisation.
Understanding of MarTech platforms, CRM systems, marketing analytics, and digital media technology.
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to challenge and collaborate effectively across teams.
Commercially astute, proactive, and passionate about technology innovation and marketing transformation.

This is a great opportunity for a driven and commercially minded procurement professional looking to blend marketing and technology expertise in a strategic, growing function with excellent career development prospects.

If this sounds like your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or reach out to brad@talentdrive.co.uk for a confidential discussion.

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