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Group Category Manager – Media Group Procurement, Kingfisher Group

A senior marketing services procurement professional with over 23 years of experience across retail, financial services, pharmaceuticals, and public sector organisations. He is currently Group Category Manager for Media and Digital at Kingfisher Group, supporting brands including B&Q, Screwfix, Castorama and Brico Depot and driving significant cost efficiencies through agency negotiations and media pitches.

Before joining Kingfisher Group, Mark held senior procurement and agency management positions at several major organizations, including Tesco, Barclays, Visa, and The Crown Commercial Service. His responsibilities in these roles included supplier relationship management, strategic sourcing, risk management, and stakeholder engagement. Mark’s experience highlights his ability to navigate complex procurement landscapes and deliver results for high-profile companies.