Marketing Procurement Lead

Overview

Lead procurement for the PR & Social category for Sky and Comcast, driving value and ROI through strategy, supplier partnership, and contract execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the PR & Social category and sourcing strategies to improve value and ROI across Sky and Comcast.
• Implement commercial elements of spend with agencies based on outcomes, uphold high standards of ethics and compliance.
• Deliver benefits through demand management, relationship management, and contract execution.
• Act as trusted partner to global marketing teams, supporting the evolution of marketing transformation.
• Provide market intelligence and external benchmarks on agencies, GenAI innovation, and emerging technologies.
• Influence senior stakeholders, partner cross‑functionally, and drive transformation in ambiguous, fast‑paced environments.
• Negotiate complex deals covering commercial, service, and contract terms across Sky & Comcast.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, with a preference for experience in the PR, digital, or MarTech/GenAI domains.
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder influence, and cross‑functional collaboration abilities.
• Results‑focused mindset with a solution‑driven approach.
• Desire to become a recognised expert within the Marketing and Media Procurement team.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid setting (3 days per week in office).

Benefits

• Free Sky TV (including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema).
• Premium pension package with up to 9% employer contribution.
• Private healthcare with mental health support.
• Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance.
• Discounts on Sky products (Mobile, Broadband, Glass, Protect).
• Sharesave and Tech schemes.
• Sky VIP rewards and experiences.

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