Interim Marketing Procurement Category Manager – Global Pharmaceutical Firm – Berkshire – Long Term Contract

Company: Bramwith Consulting
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Location: Wokingham
Job Description:

Interim Marketing Procurement Category Manager – Global Pharma – Berkshire – Long Term Contract

To apply, contact Adam at a.venting@bramwith.com

A globally recognised pharmaceutical organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Marketing Procurement Category Manager to support a series of high impact, business critical procurement initiatives.

Operating at the forefront of healthcare innovation, this organisation combines cutting edge science with a collaborative, people first culture, giving procurement genuine visibility and influence across the business.

This is a key interim appointment, offering immediate exposure to senior stakeholders and ownership of complex marketing spend across a global environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead end to end procurement activity across a broad range of marketing categories

• Deliver strategic sourcing initiatives across areas such as Creative Agencies, PR, Meetings and Events, Market Access and Data

• Partner closely with senior stakeholders to shape category strategy and challenge existing approaches

• Drive commercial value through supplier negotiation, performance management and innovation

• Build and manage strong supplier relationships across a global vendor base

Required experience:

• Proven track record in marketing procurement and category strategy delivery

• Ability to operate in an interim capacity, quickly embedding and delivering impact

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with experience influencing at senior level

• Experience within pharmaceutical, healthcare or a similarly regulated environment is advantageous

• Degree and or CIPS beneficial

This is an excellent opportunity for an interim procurement professional looking to step into a visible, high value role within a global, blue chip environment.

To apply, please send your CV to a.venting@bramwith.com

Key skills: Marketing Procurement, Category Management, Strategic Sourcing, Stakeholder Engagement, Supplier Management, Negotiation, SRM, Contract Management, Creative and Media Spend, Berkshire, Reading, Bracknell, London, Surrey, Hampshire

Posted: April 1st, 2026