Associate Director, 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 a Director of Marketing Services Procurement, the Sr. Manager will be responsible for leading the Advertising and Media Categories across the Procurement organization in support of approximately $400 million in spend for operating companies within North America and Canada. The individual will be expected to lead and deliver Procurement’s financial and process goals and objectives, drive strategic alignment and strong partnership with Marketing leadership, utilize category and procurement expertise to deliver results to the Marketing division, lead the connection of Campbell’s, Pepperidge Farms and Snyder's-Lance business units to influence and implement category strategies in the Advertising and Media Categories. The scope of this role includes all Creative, Production, Digital, Media and PR Agencies.

What you will do...

• The candidate will act as a representative in dealing with Senior Management, key internal stakeholders, Campbell’s business units, and external Marketing suppliers. In conjunction with Campbell’s Director of Global Marketing Procurement and the functional business leaders, the incumbent will lead the development of the Agency & Media category and supplier relationships, incorporating key business and strategic sourcing strategies.  
• This role is responsible for the success of the Advertising Agency and Media category, while collaborating with key stakeholders to achieve all organizational goals and business imperatives. The candidate will lead a 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 Marketing supplier enabled innovation (SEI) program, strategic Marketing category development, supply market business intelligence, and functional needs and requirements.
• Develop and champion Advertising Agency and Media 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 Marketing Agreements and annual Statements of Work/Staffing Plans through collaboration with Campbell’s Legal Counsel, Global Advertising and Marketing
• This position is responsible for Marketing Procurement performance metrics related to the Advertising Agency and Market Research Category, including CIP’s, Supplier Diversity spend, total value, supplier enabled innovation (SEI), spend under contract.  The incumbent will lead the monitoring, measuring, and reporting on procurement strategies, opportunities, and achievements. 
• This position will lead the Marketing strategic “Supplier Relationship Management” program for the Advertising Agency and Media Category, including, opportunity assessment, external supply intelligence, negotiation, development of program, and top to top strategic relationship management
• This position will lead Supplier Diversity strategies and initiatives for the Advertising Agency and Media Category, as well as assist in the awareness of Supplier Diversity across the Marketing organizations.
• This position will lead the development of procurement resources, champion integration of strategic procurement practices supported by training and development activities. The incumbent will play a leadership role in the recruitment, selection, development, and management of organizational members within their Category.
• The incumbent must have the ability to interact with team members at all levels in the organization, as well as senior leadership across multiple functions.  The individual must have the ability influence the direction of the business and align and engage resources that are outside their area of responsibility.
• The incumbent must have solid coaching and influencing skills to ensure team success.
• The incumbent must demonstrate strategic thought leadership in moving Procurement strategies forward with respect to indirect category.

Who you will work with...

• Reporting into Director Marketing & Sales

What you will bring to the table... (Must Have)

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum of 10 years related experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, and / or Marketing

It would be great if you have... (Nice to Have)

• Masters Degree
• 10+ years of Procurement experience within CPG
• Strong experience in procurement, finance and contracts (legal)
• High frequency of interaction with external suppliers and business partners
• Certifications and Licensing Strongly Preferred: CPM

Compensation and Benefits:

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

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.