Who you are

• Degree in Business, Marketing, Procurement or a related field preferred or equivalent experience
• MBA or advanced degree a plus
• Strong experience in marketing budget operations and procurement required
• Experience in a global organization and familiarity with multinational procurement processes
• Deep understanding of marketing spend categories (e.g., brand, events, media, creative services, digital marketing, sponsorships, etc.)
• Strong negotiation skills and the ability to influence senior stakeholders and suppliers
• Financial acumen with experience managing large budgets and delivering cost efficiencies
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to work effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Ability to lead and influence cross-functional and multicultural teams
• Knowledge of procurement systems (e.g., Oracle)
• Clear, proactive communication style with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent project/program management skills, including organisation, structure, and execution
• Strategic mindset with attention to detail
• Commitment to sustainability, diversity, and ethical procurement practices

What the job involves

• You will work within the global Marketing organization, shaping and optimising Marketing’s procurement and budget operating model
• As the conduit between Marketing, Procurement and Finance, you will drive enterprise-wide alignment to strengthen Marketing’s operational effectiveness and financial stewardship
• By strengthening budget discipline, supplier performance, and operational efficiency, your role enables Marketing to deploy investments more effectively—directly supporting pipeline growth and revenue impact
• You will define and evolve governance frameworks to enable smarter, more efficient marketing investment decisions
• You will ensure Marketing meets Procurement requirements consistently — knowing what is needed, when it’s needed, and how to execute effectively
• You will ensure tight alignment with Procurement and Finance to enhance Marketing’s ability to invest in the right partners, channels and programs that fuel pipeline creation
• Marketing & Procurement Partnership:
• Serve as the main point of contact between Marketing and Procurement
• Build strong working relationships with Procurement, Finance, Legal, and Marketing stakeholders
• Provide leadership with accurate and timely visibility into spend and commitments
• Oversee spend governance, accurate forecasting and reconciliation
• Assist in the development of multi-year budgets based on negotiated contracts
• Support negotiation and contracting of high-value marketing contracts
• Drive implementation and ongoing enhancement of the budget management platform to improve marketing investment effectiveness
• Lead cross-functional initiatives that improve Marketing’s financial and procurement operations
• Establish clear documentation, training, and process guidance for marketing teams
• Facilitate implementation of procurement change initiatives to improve business performance
• Drive change adoption by aligning stakeholders and enabling smooth rollout of new processes
• Troubleshoot procurement bottlenecks, exceptions, and escalations
• Establish and lead a community of procurement champions within Marketing, providing support, guidance, and mentorship to ensure they are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to navigate complex marketing procurement challenges
• Governance & Compliance:
• Drive Marketing adoption and compliance of services agreements, MSAs and SOWs
• Manage and routinely audit supplier lists to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Ensure suppliers align with the company’s Responsible Sourcing Program (RSP) requirements, promoting sustainability, ethical practices, and inclusion
• Ensure suppliers meet AVEVAs Decent Work standards
• Advance alignment to corporate decarbonisation targets by assessing supplier environmental performance and supporting transition to lower‑carbon partners and practices
• Ensure compliance with company policies and legal requirements in all procurement activities

Benefits

• Time off: 28 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. You can also buy/sell five days a year
• Emergency leave: Five days a year to use when unexpected or urgent events make it impossible to work
• Hybrid working: The default option for employees is a 3:2 split between the office and working from home. Some positions are fully remote and others are fully office-based—refer to the job listing for specific details
• Parental leave: Maternity leave comprises 18 weeks at full pay, followed by 21 weeks statutory pay and 13 weeks unpaid. Paternity leave is two weeks at full pay. Pension contributions and benefits are maintained throughout
• Workplace nursery scheme: Pay for your child’s nursery directly through payroll, saving tax and NI contributions
• Electric care lease: Use your flexible benefits fund to subsidize the pre-tax leasing of a brand-new electric or ultra-low-emission car
• Shopping vouchers: Use your flexible benefits fund on discounts and vouchers for many major retail, tech and restaurant chains
• BUPA private healthcare: BUPA healthcare is a core benefit for employees. Use your flexible benefits fund and/or salary sacrifice to add family members
• Anonymous counselling: Through our Modern Health benefit, employees and their dependents over 13 are eligible to use our mental health app and receive unlimited counselling and coaching each year
• Dental insurance: Use your flexible benefits fund to cover preventative and restorative treatment. You can also add coverage for family members
• Cycle to work: Buy a brand-new bike and save 25–40% on retail price thanks to tax savings
• Gym membership: Use your flexible benefits fund to discount a membership to a major gym chain
• Bonus: Based on a combination of your own performance and AVEVA’s financial results
• Pension: Use your flexible benefits fund to increase the standard employer contribution. You can also route your bonus directly into your pension, saving tax and NI
• Income protection: Secure a reliable income if you’re unable to work due to long-term sickness or injury
• Life assurance: In the event of your death, your loved ones will receive a lump sum
• Charitable giving: The Action for Good program gives you three days of paid volunteering every year, as well as match funding opportunities. You can also use your flexible benefits fund to give to charity pre-tax
• Professional development: Access to LinkedIn Learning gives you the chance to grow your knowledge and skills, while AVEVA’s extensive mentorship network allows you learn from colleagues across the company
• Education support: After one year with AVEVA, you can apply for support towards a relevant course or qualification. AVEVA will reimburse up to 70% of the cost
• Service recognition: Whether you’ve been with us for 12 months or 50 years (it’s happened!), the AVEVAversary program rewards you during milestone years with cash and time off. We also recognize your contributions by planting a tree in the AVEVA Forest, our global forest of recognition