Commercial Procurement Manager

Band: D
Contract Type: FTC/Attachment until 30/11/2027
Department: Procurement
Location: Any major BBC hub (UK based)
Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 per annum, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at the offer stage.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
Join the BBC’s Procurement team to shape the future of marketing investment. As a Commercial Procurement Manager for Marketing, you’ll partner with stakeholders across the Customer Operating Group, from teams such as Marketing and Audiences, Media, the Licence Fee team plus our in house Creative team to influence sourcing strategies, drive commercial value, and ensure compliance with public procurement regulations. Your work will enable the BBC to deliver world-class campaigns that connect with audiences while achieving optimal commercial outcomes.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM
At the BBC, marketing is central to how we engage millions of people every day. By joining our Procurement team, you’ll help ensure that our marketing spend is effective, innovative, and sustainable. You’ll collaborate with creative and research agencies, media partners, and internal stakeholders, gaining exposure to high-profile campaigns while developing professionally in a supportive, impact-driven environment.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT

• Partner with marketing stakeholders to understand marketing objectives and align procurement strategies with business goals.
• Develop and deliver sourcing plans for media, creative, comms, digital, partnerships and sponsorship categories, ensuring value and compliance.
• Prepare strategic presentations and reports that provide spend insights and recommendations to secure stakeholder buy-in.
• Manage supplier relationships with agencies and partners, ensuring performance, innovation, and adherence to BBC standards.
• Lead procurement projects end-to-end, from initiation to completion, delivering on time, within scope, and budget.
  

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Strong knowledge of procurement processes in a publicly regulated environment, ideally within marketing categories.
• Experience managing agency and supplier contracts, with a track record of driving commercial outcomes.
• Analytical skills to interpret spend data and market trends, providing actionable insights for marketing investment.
• Project management expertise to deliver complex procurement projects across multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build trusted relationships with marketing teams and external partners.
  

DESIRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL

• Professional procurement certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM).
• Experience in media buying, creative services, or digital marketing procurement.
• Knowledge of emerging marketing technologies and trends.
• Background in cost optimisation across marketing categories.
• Mentoring or leadership experience in procurement teams.