Interim Lead Buyer – EMEA Marketing & Corporate Services | Major Tech Firm | £350 per day | 100% Remote Working (Europe) | FTC - November Start Date

Interim Lead Buyer – EMEA Marketing & Corporate Services

Major Tech Firm | £350 per day | 100% Remote Working (Europe) | FTC - November Start Date
To apply & learn more please email [email protected] with your CV.

About the Opportunity

Are you a commercially sharp procurement professional ready to take the lead on indirect spend within one of the world’s most respected technology organisations?

This is a rare opportunity to join a global market leader with a reputation for innovation, excellence, and procurement leadership. You’ll be stepping into a high-impact interim role leading the Marketing & Corporate Services spend including; Meetings, Incentives, Venues, Events & Conferences across EMEA - managing strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and commercial performance for these spend areas.

You’ll work alongside talented procurement professionals in a fast-paced, matrixed global environment where you’ll gain exposure to complex sourcing challenges, senior stakeholders, and international supplier networks. This is a role that will enhance your profile, broaden your category expertise, and open doors to future opportunities with major global brands.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the end-to-end strategic sourcing process for corporate services, marketing, conferences, events, travel, exhibitions or MICE categories.
• Partner with internal stakeholders across EMEA to understand business needs and deliver procurement strategies that drive value and innovation.
• Manage and develop global supplier relationships, ensuring delivery against quality, cost, and service targets.
• Lead commercial negotiations and contract management to secure best-in-market outcomes.
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance, driving continuous improvement and sustainability objectives.

What You’ll Bring:

• Proven experience in procurement of marketing, events, venues, conferences, travel or professional services (MICE category experience desirable).
• Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and supplier relationship skills.
• Excellent commercial acumen with the ability to influence senior decision-makers.
• Experience working within complex, multinational or consulting environments.
• Fluent in business-level English (additional European languages advantageous).

Why Apply?

• Join a world-leading global firm with a reputation for excellence in strategic sourcing and procurement transformation.
• Gain international exposure across EMEA and beyond.
• Operate at a visible level with the autonomy to shape a global category.
• Work 100% remotely while collaborating with senior stakeholders across regions.
• Add a blue-chip brand and global remit to your CV - a proven springboard for future opportunities with top-tier organisations.

If you’re ready to lead a global category within a truly world-class procurement function, contact Oskar at [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

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