Marketing Procurement Category LeadContract: 3 months Our client, a global leading Education Publishing company are seeking a dynamic and experienced Marketing Category Lead to spearhead their new strategic marketing sourcing model. The role involves leading a multi-stage tender process. Job Responsibilities Lead a multi-stage tender process with potential agencies including: Stage 1: Kick-off meetings and capabilities discussions. Stage 2: Development and launch of agency briefs, including performance marketing challenges, creative challenges, transformation strategies, capabilities outside of the US, commitment to consume company products, commercial and legal considerations, and transition framework plans. Stage 3: Review and score-card proposals, shortlist agencies. Stage 4: Conduct presentations leading to partner selection and contracting process. Ensure compliance with company policies and alignment with risk management and KPI/success measures. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure PR activities are managed separately under a different initiative. Skills required Proven experience in a marketing procurement, with a focus on strategic sourcing and supplier management. Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead complex multi-stage tender processes. Strong negotiation and relationship management skills. Experience and understanding of effective KPI''s and measures to ensure success Ability to work collaboratively with internal and ..... full job details .....