Category Manager - Print

Category Manager - Print

• Department: Indicia - Procurement & Supply Chain
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Location: London
• Reporting To: Adam Fitzjohn

Description

adm Indicia is a next-generation brand activation agency. We create and activate meaningful brand experiences that drive ROI​.  Our purpose is to simplify our clients’ below-the-line marketing, build sustainable ROI and engage their customers across the path to purchase​. Everything we do is optimised through leading strategic capability and actioned through executional excellence. ​Our substantial investment in technology and data science and resource, provides our differentiation in the marketplace. Data insight and marketing technology gives us the ability to measure our work, evidencing ROI as the most critical metric in today’s environment.

We’re currently looking for a Print Category Manager to join our Supply Chain team. In this strategic role, you will lead category management and sourcing strategies for printed materials across the EMEA region, helping our clients gain maximum value while delivering against business goals.

You’ll work closely with internal teams, suppliers, and clients to ensure a robust sourcing strategy, while also supporting business development, procurement best practices, and operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead category sourcing strategies for printed materials
• Manage sourcing plans and ensure their successful execution
• Provide category expertise to account management and business development teams
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with strategic suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Support contract negotiations for complex sourcing needs
• Identify and implement demand-optimisation and standardisation opportunities
• Ensure compliance with ethical and procurement standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maximise savings and value

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise

• Minimum 5 years' strategic sourcing experience, ideally within print or marketing services
• Proven track record in category management and sourcing across EMEA
• Strong negotiation and supplier relationship skills
• Experience using sourcing tools and managing category plans
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach and a drive to deliver results
• Fluency in English (other languages a plus)
• Degree in business, supply chain, or engineering preferred

Equal Opportunities

adm Indicia s proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse 
environment. We recruit, employ, develop, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. Should you need any reasonable adjustments made to this application process, please don't hesitate to let us know.