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Sr Manager Category Procurement

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Experis Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Regional Category Management: Oversee categories within Marketing Procurement, managing over $TBDMM in Marketing/Advertising spend. Strategic Insight: Understand business requirements and challenges, transforming them into actionable category strategies. Value Creation: Identify and present value improvement opportunities to marketing leadership, aligning with regional teams for implementation. Cost Management: Own and measure cost improvement targets and projects, reporting to key business stakeholders. Supplier Performance: Enable supplier performance evaluation processes, defining and monitoring KPIs. Market Analysis: Conduct industry, regional, and divisional analysis to inform category strategies. Benchmarking: Develop regional benchmarks and stay updated on industry dynamics through various channels. Agency Management: Guide stakeholders on structuring and implementing agency reviews or RFQs/RFIs/RFPs, leading complex reviews and negotiations. Contract Management: Work with legal and business functions to execute Master Service Agreements and Statements of Work. Process Improvement: Recommend and implement process improvements for efficiency. Issue Resolution: Communicate issues to leadership and drive for resolution. Technology Utilization: Effectively use technology and tools to enhance procurement processes.

Title:

Sr Manager Category Procurement

Location:

North Chicgo, Illinois

Duration:

5 months

Responsibilities

Regional Category Management: Oversee categories within Marketing Procurement, managing over $TBDMM in Marketing/Advertising spend. Strategic Insight: Understand business requirements and challenges, transforming them into actionable category strategies. Value Creation: Identify and present value improvement opportunities to marketing leadership, aligning with regional teams for implementation. Cost Management: Own and measure cost improvement targets and projects, reporting to key business stakeholders. Supplier Performance: Enable supplier performance evaluation processes, defining and monitoring KPIs. Market Analysis: Conduct industry, regional, and divisional analysis to inform category strategies. Benchmarking: Develop regional benchmarks and stay updated on industry dynamics through various channels. Agency Management: Guide stakeholders on structuring and implementing agency reviews or RFQs/RFIs/RFPs, leading complex reviews and negotiations. Contract Management: Work with legal and business functions to execute Master Service Agreements and Statements of Work. Process Improvement: Recommend and implement process improvements for efficiency. Issue Resolution: Communicate issues to leadership and drive for resolution. Technology Utilization: Effectively use technology and tools to enhance procurement processes.

Relationship Management

Partnership Building: Develop and maintain strong relationships with key agency partners and suppliers. Customer Satisfaction: Meet regularly with regional and divisional stakeholders to ensure superior customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.

Strategic Thinking

Strategic Initiatives: Build trust with core agencies and suppliers to propose new strategic initiatives. Expert Guidance: Provide advice and direction in primary areas of expertise.

Key Success Factors

Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives. Ability to think creatively and implement innovative solutions.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing or related field required. 5-8+ years of experience in marketing procurement or a related field.

Consultants Eligible Benefits Upon Waiting Period:

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans Dental Plan Vision Plan Health Savings Account (for High Deductible Health Plans) Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Limited Purpose, Dependent Care, Commuter Parking and Commuter Transit) Supplemental Life Insurance Short Term Disability (coverage varies by state) Long Term Disability Critical Illness, Hospital coverage, Accident Insurance MetLife Legal, MetLife ID Fraud, and MetLife Pet Insurance 401(k) Seniority level

Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type

Employment type Contract Job function

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