Head of Procurement, Marketing functions recruitment

As Head of Procurement for Marketing you will form part of the Group-wide leadership team specifically focussing on the definition of innovative strategies and frameworks for marketing procurement, and leading and developing a small team of marketing procurement professionals. This role could be based in Edinburgh or London. 

You will be responsible for managing Procurement Services relationship with Senior Management and Executives across the Group, particularly with both the Divisional and Regional Marketing Boards, for all sourcing requirements and oversee delivery of supplier management needs within that remit.  You will also develop, maintain and deliver against an effective model for the management of marketing suppliers in conjunction with Vendor Management, Outsourcing and Supply Chain Risk teams within Procurement Services.

It is essential that you have significant experience of Marketing Procurement.

Ideally CIPS qualified, you will have previously lead a team of marketing procurement professionals and will also have a proven track record in strategy development, project delivery and stakeholder management.  You will have worked in large scale complex businesses of a similar size and scale to RBS,  and as you will be managing a significant spend of over £500m, it would be advantageous if you had previously looked after a similar size of spend.

For more information about Procurement Services and Laura, Head of Procurement - Retail, Wealth Ulster that this role reports into, please visit http://www.jobs.rbs.com/uk/procurement-services

With us, hard work adds up to more. Our rewards include a generous salary, the opportunity to participate in bonus schemes and receive discounted Group products. Plus we offer up to 30% benefit funding that gives you the option of choosing your own mix of cash and benefits. We offer a range of career development opportunities across Procurement Services and the wider RBS Group, both in the UK and world wide.  All of which creates a truly flexible package that fits your changing needs and lifestyle.

Please note as part of our referencing process credit checks will be undertaken.