Manager Marketing-Procurement

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. 

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell’s…

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s.   Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here...
Reporting to the Associate Director, Marketing Procurement, the candidate will be responsible for leading Creative Advertising, Public Relations and Social Media, and Advertising Production sub-categories across the Procurement organization in support of approximately $50 million in spend for operating companies within North America. The candidate will also support the Associate Director, Marketing Procurement in the execution of Media and partner with the rest of the Marketing Procurement team to driving synergies across all marketing sub-categories. The individual will be expected to lead and deliver Procurement's financial goals and objectives, drive strategic alignment and strong partnership with Marketing leadership, utilize category and procurement expertise to deliver results to Marketing, support the integration of Campbell's Meals & Beverages, Pepperidge Farm and Snyder's-Lance business units to influence and implement Procurement category strategies in the Marketing space.

This candidate will be responsible for identifying and driving incremental TPV opportunities and synergies across the enterprise, inclusive of new partnerships, savings opportunities, supplier efficiency, contract integration, etc. Will also participate in the IBP Process (Strat plan/AOP discussions), partnering with Manager and Marketing and Finance Leadership teams to influence business decisions and drive best-in-class Total Procurement Value, Quality and Innovation.

What you will do...

• This position will be responsible for:
• The candidate will act as the organizational representative in dealing with key internal stakeholders, Campbell’s business units, and external Marketing suppliers. In conjunction with the Associate Director, Marketing
• Procurement and the functional business leaders, the incumbent will lead the development of the Creative Advertising, Public Relations and Social Media, and Advertising Production sub-categories and supplier relationships, incorporating key business and strategic sourcing strategies.  
• The candidate will also support the Associate Director, Marketing Procurement in the execution of Media and partner with the rest of the Marketing Procurement team to driving synergies across all marketing sub-categories.
• This role is responsible for the success of the sub-categories of responsibility, while collaborating with key stakeholders to achieve all organizational goals and business imperatives. The candidate will lead a cross-functional team in the establishment of a framework to obtain best price, best practices and impactful innovations.
• This position is accountable for driving revenue enablement through leading the development of formal Supplier Relationship Management programs, supplier enabled innovation (SEI) programs, category strategy development, supply market business intelligence, and other functional needs and requirements.
• Develop and champion Creative Advertising, Public Relations and Social Media, and Advertising Production strategies that will drive measurable improvements in the areas of customer satisfaction, compliance and cost benefits. Coordinate and leverage Marketing Procurement opportunities with other Campbell operating companies.
• Negotiate critical Creative Advertising, Public Relations and Social Media, and Advertising Production Agreements and annual Statements of Work/Staffing Plans through collaboration with Campbell’s Legal Counsel, Divisional Leaders and Marketing.
• Facilitation of the Consulting Policy, PO Approvals, Supplier Ads, and other Administrative Buying Tasks across the marketing sub-categories of responsibility.
• The individual must have the ability to interact with team members and stakeholders at all levels in the organization, across multiple functions and at the supplier organization. 
• The individual must have the ability to influence the direction of the business and align and engage resources that are outside their area of responsibility.
• The individual must demonstrate leadership and commitment in moving Procurement strategies forward with respect to Indirect categories.

Who you will work with...

• You will work with the Procurement team and external partners

What you bring to the table...

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Advertising, Marketing or Procurement functions.

It would be great if you have...

• Demonstrated track record of business results in a matrix environment and/or with multiple companies
• Cross company and/or cross matrix experience working in managing large complex projects
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills (proficient in understanding financial data)
• Strong project management skills
• Strong influencing skills
• Strong communication, presentation and teamwork skills
• Adequate/developing negotiating skills
• Ability to interact with cross-functional teams (internal and external) at all levels of seniority.
• Time management skills required to maintain multiple projects
• Working knowledge of Ariba and SAP
• Working knowledge of MS Office tools
• Additional Specifications
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strategic and analytical thinker
• High frequency of interaction with external suppliers and business partners

Business Travel within North America – 10%.

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between 

$107,600-$148,000

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.