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Position Overview:

The Marketing Manager will lead and execute across all marketing platforms. This includes managing brand strategy, campaign development, and the execution of an integrated marketing plan across all channels (i.e., search, display, social, email, direct mail, and partnerships). They will be responsible for optimizing the marketing strategy and increasing the company’s market share and competitiveness. They will use their firm knowledge of the products/services and mission to direct the promotion and advertising efforts necessary to drive revenue and build brand awareness. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of leading and implementing marketing strategies and interpreting marketing metrics within the industry.

The Marketing Manager will expand and optimize our marketing tactics, improve our conversion, and fully leverage our capabilities. The successful candidate must be capable of setting strategic direction while also being a hands-on contributor that is passionate about solving problems and winning as a team even when there is no set playbook to follow. This person should be an ambitious self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute annual integrated marketing communications plans.
• Collaborate with leadership to make high-level decisions regarding the marketing budget.
• Be the marketing subject matter expert on all product/service offerings.
• Ensure brand integrity by guiding efforts across multiple channels such as presentations, written literature, promotional items, and social media.
• Gather and utilize competitive and local market category intelligence to exploit opportunities for sales growth.
• Manage how the company positions itself to accelerate sales growth and gain market share.
• Provide brand oversight of the company’s sales collateral.
• Manage agency partners, consultants, freelancers, and other suppliers, including contract negotiation and management.
• Understand key marketing performance metrics and tracking tools to provide market research, forecasts, competitive analyses, campaign results, and consumer trends to translate results into actionable insights for the marketing team.
• Conduct customer, brand, and product research initiatives.
• Monitor and analyze KPI’s associated to various advertising methods (e.g., CAC, AOV, LTV, ROAS, etc.).
• Negotiate the marketing components of firm partnerships (ex. dealers, events, agencies).
• Create and maintain a successful brand and image that attracts customers to the product or service.
• Develop marketing strategies for new products or services that comply with current company standards.
• Work hand-in-hand with the sales team for the development of direct sales assets.
• Ability to articulate & adjust messaging to align to our target audience.

Experience and Skills:

• BA/BS degree in Business or Marketing related discipline
• 5+ years of experience leading content marketing, marketing operations or product marketing initiatives.
• Excellent communication, presentation, writing, editing, and project management skills.
• Proven track record of tying marketing campaigns to increased revenue.
• Demonstrated ability to be hands-on with the development of email marketing campaigns, social media advertisements, and SEO.
• Content Strategy & Execution
• Social Media and Email Marketing Management

Industrial Manufacturer

Summary

The position manages the overall coordination, development, dissemination and reporting of marketing and communication information and content at the corporate level, as well as participates and represents the company in marcom initiative partnerships with company’s principal and network partners. Initially, the role will focus on day-to-day tasks required to build, enhance and deliver marketing content, supporting website development, push collateral, electronic and social media campaigns, and other marketing and communications needs of the company. Effective translation of initiative and project goals into value-added action plans and activities is essential. Position requires broad-based, generalist knowledge and exposure, with honed skills and the ability to drive platform, content, and strategy-specific effectiveness.

This managing position will report to and work from the corporate headquarter office in Baton Rouge. Successful performance in this manager-level role requires 45+ hours per week, an enterprising and entrepreneurial nature, the ability to work collaboratively with other business units, the leadership of subordinate staff, and the ability to manage time and set priorities effectively.

Essential Duties

• Develop marketing material to promote the products and services of the Company
• Organize and manage electronic and print collateral, as well as campaigns, to distribute marketing material, support product management outside sales efforts, and promote planning group objectives
• Measure and improve marketing content, reach and effectiveness across the organization
• Manage company website(s); Copy/Content, SEO, Branding, social media linking, Site Structure, Appearance/Aesthetics/Scripting, Navigation/Mapping, Hyperlinks, and Analytics
• Build and manage company social media presence; Source, schedule and publish content
• Maintain image, template and logo library for use in developing and supporting marketing efforts, both internal and external
• Act as primary liaison to inter-company and principal marcom committees/personnel/contractors to ensure program compliance and leadership
• Build and maintain industry knowledge via industry, trade and related associations, and publications specific to company business

· Maintain a fresh and current marketing skillset via professional associations, continuing education, and position and/or skill-specific publications

· Review all Principal product announcements and updates; Work with product managers to refine marketing materials and launch awareness and effectiveness campaigns

· Work with Management on company ‘Total Customer Commitment’ initiatives and programs; Serve as permanent member on the TCC Committee

· Establish professional networks within and beyond the Impact Partner community

· Assist with production and development content in support of Executive Committee initiatives, events, sales and management meetings, and internal promotional items marketplace

· Work with Management to develop and deliver as needed Public Relations/Customer Press content

· Manage company product and service Line Sheets, and other representative collateral

· Work on long-range projects to optimize electronic commerce, brand awareness, customer relevance and company impact

· Develop internal/external promotional item vendor relationships; Manage promotional items marketplace

· Produce and maintain internal and external communications for disaster recovery, inclement weather, and other customer and company impacting emergency events

· Oversee production and deployment of company messaging for internal systems, including phone system ‘on-hold’ messaging and other

· Oversee the design, production and management of event item collateral for sponsored events, trade shows and recruitment events; Develop workflows and arrangements for scheduling, reserving and check-out/in of kits and collateral to ensure quality presentation and visibility

· Manage Marketing staff and any additional outsourced, contracted or internship-based providers

· Work with recruiting to fill open positions in department

• This job is demanding in terms of knowledge skills, commitment, and all other job-related qualifications. Urgency and pressure for prompt, accurate results are routine. Multi-tasking and the ability to handle and manage interruptions is expected.
• Regular and predictable attendance is essential for this position.

The above list of duties and responsibilities does not constitute the entire list and the list can be changed, when necessary, at the discretion of management when business needs, customer demands, and other industry or job- related circumstances arise.

Education and/or Work Experience

Education

• Minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited education institution/program; Marketing, Mass Comm, and/or Digital Design preferred
• An Associate’s degree with significant work experience in the field may be considered
• Certification(s) in professional field are a plus

Experience

• Minimum 7+ years’ relevant work experience in marketing/branding/digital/CX/social media; Prior management experience in a marketing role desired
• Demonstrated experience in driving improvement through the organization via the marketing and/or communications function(s)
• Proficiency with website Content Management Software required; Experience with Kentico CMS a plus

Skills

• High level proficiency in MS Office applications; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.
• Contemporary marketing techniques
• Marketing/Campaign/Publishing software advanced user; Adobe Creative Suite a plus

Supervisory Responsibilities

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Marketing Specialist Staff

Travel

0-3 days of overnight travel a quarter

PLEASE NOTE: John H Carter Company is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms/employment agencies for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of John H Carter Company about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at John H Carter Company via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid and executed search firm agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of John H Carter Company; no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by John H Carter Company as a result of the unsolicited referral or through other means.

If you wish to become an approved agency to assist us in our employment efforts, please submit your request to careers@johnhcarter.com.

John H. Carter Company, Inc.

Goals and Objectives

• Honor “the Elephant Quilt Way” and reflect our core values & mission
• Work with Owner & Production Coordinator to complete all post-production related tasks
• Track all work progress using our internal task management program Monday.com
• Support the company through light office production assistance (in addition to post-production related tasks)

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for tasks related to post-production and archival/deep storage
• Ingest & verify raw media from shoots
• Adobe Premiere project setup & a/v sync based on media log details & our Premiere setup template
• Proxy media using Adobe Media Encoder
• Use & organization of Dropbox & Google Drive for assets related to post-production
• Prep well-organized portable project drives for hand-off to freelance editors
• At project completion, marry-back & verify portable drive media to our main work drive
• At project completion, responsible for post production archive to deep storage using our process designed for easy retrieval of old media in the future
• Organization & storage of physical & digital files 
• In-house video editing on small, straight-forward projects under direction of Creative Director
• Create and edit short videos for social media and marketing needs
• Regularly update our company website with latest produced videos
• Additional in-office production assistance as needed (such as equipment prep for shoots based on provided equipment list)
• Illustrate and implement the core values and strive to achieve our mission
• Attend bi-weekly team meetings and adhere to EQ meeting structure 
• Report directly to the Production Coordinator for all production-related tasks
• Report directly to the Owner/Creative Director for marketing tasks, website updates, and other tasks
• Use Monday.com project management software to update your task completion statuses and for project-related communication
• Use company-issued email for general work-related communication with in-house team & post-production sub-contractors
• Use company-provided logins/accounts for post-related subscriptions/purchases such as music licensing, Amazon purchases (hard drive purchases, etc), software subscriptions, etc.
• Use Monday.com Purchase Approval board to upload receipts and descriptions for any/all purchases you make for approval

Qualifications: 

• Editing experience with Adobe Premiere
• Experiece with Adobe After Effects is a plus
• Google apps experience (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, etc)  
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be a team player 
• Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks with tight deadlines
• Ability to learn, comprehend and consistently useproject management software (such Monday.com)
• Demonstrate integrity, dependability, responsibility, accountability, self-awareness, and empathy
• Passion for working in a boutique production agency
• Great energy and a positive mindset

Rate, Hours & Benefits

• $25/hr starting rate (PT Employment, In-Office)
• 25 hours per week (5 hrs/day x 5 days/week)
• Option for additional hours if avail on busy weeks
• PTO (Paid Time Off) Given for Most Major Holidays
• 2 Add’t Floating PTO days per year
• Small group HMO Health Plan offered with 50% employer contribution

Elephant Quilt Productions

The Branch General Manager (BGM) provides overall direction and guidance required to maximize safety and improve branch performance, with full accountability for managing profit and loss.

• Manage daily activities by directing and coordinating activities consistent with established goals, objectives, and policies
• Implement programs to ensure attainment of business plan for optimizing growth, profit, and customer satisfaction
• Manages and develops new business opportunities and strategies
• Able to lead an emergency response team
• Oversee major projects to ensure that the work is performed in accordance with company and customer requirements
• Oversee various environmental field tasks, data collection, data analysis, sampling and report writing
• Ensures development and training for all staff members
• Works cooperatively with Business Development Team
• Meets with prospective customers and local service centers
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Proven track record in management and Industrial Service operations
• Working knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety standards for the Industrial Services sector
• Experience performing all aspects of Emergency Spill Response
• Spill mitigation experience and chemical knowledge
• Must have working knowledge of TAS 4 Core Lines of Business
• Strong written and oral communication skills, and proven abilities to interface with multiple work disciplines
• CDL license, HAZWOPER and Confined Space Certifications a plus
• Proficient in MS Office and report generation
• Computer skills including email, report generation, and spreadsheets
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment, work in or around extreme temperatures, lift or carry heavy objects in excess of 60 lbs, kneel, squat, or bend for long durations, perform a variety of tasks on wet or slippery work surfaces, climb stairs or ladders, and reach or work overhead
• Applicants must successfully complete a pre-employment background check, physical and drug screening
• Qualifications held by us: ISNetworld, PICS, DISA, DCCHA, FMCSA, PHSMA

TAS Environmental Services, L.P.

Deep knowledge of the Residential SOLAR market, especially with Third Party Ownership financing options.

Exceptional communication and presentation skills.

Demonstrated ability and focus to develop, communicate, motivate, and manage toward a strategic vision.

Highly developed analytical abilities, excellent judgment, and strong operational focus. Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Team focused, knows when to lead, when to listen, and when to influence.

Highly ethical with unquestioned integrity, deep empathy for the underserved customer and demonstrated commitment to the clean energy revolution.

Demonstrated ability to lead and manage complex cross-functional projects.

Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree required in a field that includes quantitative coursework. MBA preferred.

5+ years of progressively responsible operational, financial, and/or product management experience.

Demonstrated ability to create operating plans, analytic models, and strategic management recommendations, and execute upon such.

Strong Proficiency in financial modeling and leveraging data to create compelling recommendations.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Proficiency in Google Workspace, Product Management and BI tools a plus.

Executive Alliance

Campaign Assistant (Marketing and Consumer Relations)

Hiring Now! Entry-Level / Full-Time / On-Site

We’re growing our marketing team this month because we need some additional support on the front end for our upcoming marketing campaigns! If you’re interested in marketing and looking to find meaningful work in a diverse environment, this might be the right fit for you!

The Campaign Assistant Role:

This summer we’ll be training a group of people to oversee marketing campaigns from start to finish. This involves the planning and preparation plus the execution of branded events throughout the NOLA region.

Primary Responsibilities:

You’ll be learning the front-end aspect of representing a brand to the public and alsothe back-end aspects of preparing for upcoming events and reviewing the results of of completed events.

Some specific tasks will include:

• Learning about a brand and its products and services
• Determining the brand’s target market and how to reach them
• Preparing branded marketing materials for local events
• Setting up branded displays to attract customers’ attention
• Explaining features and benefits with enthusiasm and integrity
• Spreading brand awareness / collecting consumer feedback
• Finding fun and creative ways to engage with local consumers
• Encouraging participation and completing sales transactions
• Brainstorming ways to improve future marketing campaigns

About Us:

We’re a group of driven professionals who are passionate about creating unforgettable customer experiences using branded marketing events that drive sales and build brand awareness. With a focus on creativity and innovation, we’re constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

At Hydro, we’re all about shaking up the status quo. Experiential Marketing is the future; we’re here to help our clients harness its power. Experiential marketing involves creating a memorable experience for the customer rather than approaching them through traditional marketing methods.

About You:

If you are an ambitious, entrepreneurial go-getter who’s passionate about marketing, customer experiences or success in general, we’d love to meet you! We’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a member of the Hydro family, you’ll have the opportunity to work with Fortune 500 clients and non-profit organizations, create unique events, and be part of a dynamic, fast-paced culture.

If you’re looking for meaningful work in an environment where you can learn, earn and make a difference, this might be a good fit for you!

On Target Earnings: $750-900 per week / $39,000 – $46,800 annually

Requirements:

Marketing degrees and customer-focused work experience are helpful, but not required since we provide ongoing training and on-site support to ensure your success and that of the campaign. All Campaign Assistants need to be 18+ and eligible to work in the US as we’re not able to provide sponsorship.

Please note: position is heavily commission based so we are looking for a candidate with a great work ethic and great student mentality, someone who is willing to learn and make money while having fun

At Hydro, our values are at the core of everything we do. We believe in fostering:

• Creativity – We’re always thinking outside the box and pushing the limits of what’s possible.
• Integrity – We believe in honesty, transparency, and doing the right thing, even when it’s hard.
• Collaboration – We work together to bring our clients the best possible results.
• Results – We’re focused on delivering real, measurable results for our clients.
• Passion – We’re passionate about what we do and bring that energy to every project we work on.

Ready to get started? Apply today to learn more about our experiential marketing campaigns and where you might fit in. We’d love to hear from you to see if we can help you achieve your career goals. Let’s create something electrifying together!

For more information, check out our LinkedIn page or visit our website! For consideration, use the online application process to send your resume!

We Are Hydro

Campaign Assistant (Marketing and Consumer Relations)

Hiring Now! Entry-Level / Full-Time / On-Site

We’re growing our marketing team this month because we need some additional support on the front end for our upcoming marketing campaigns! If you’re interested in marketing and looking to find meaningful work in a diverse environment, this might be the right fit for you!

The Campaign Assistant Role:

This summer we’ll be training a group of people to oversee marketing campaigns from start to finish. This involves the planning and preparation plus the execution of branded events throughout the NOLA region.

Primary Responsibilities:

You’ll be learning the front-end aspect of representing a brand to the public and also the back-end aspects of preparing for upcoming events and reviewing the results of completed events.

Some specific tasks will include:

• Learning about a brand and its products and services
• Determining the brand’s target market and how to reach them
• Preparing branded marketing materials for local events
• Setting up branded displays to attract customers’ attention
• Explaining features and benefits with enthusiasm and integrity
• Spreading brand awareness / collecting consumer feedback
• Finding fun and creative ways to engage with local consumers
• Encouraging participation and completing sales transactions
• Brainstorming ways to improve future marketing campaigns

About Us:

We’re a group of driven professionals who are passionate about creating unforgettable customer experiences using branded marketing events that drive sales and build brand awareness. With a focus on creativity and innovation, we’re constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

At Hydro, we’re all about shaking up the status quo. Experiential Marketing is the future; we’re here to help our clients harness its power. Experiential marketing involves creating a memorable experience for the customer rather than approaching them through traditional marketing methods.

About You:

If you are an ambitious, entrepreneurial go-getter who’s passionate about marketing, customer experiences, or success in general, we’d love to meet you! We’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team. As a member of the Hydro family, you’ll have the opportunity to work with Fortune 500 clients and non-profit organizations, create unique events, and be part of a dynamic, fast-paced culture.

If you’re looking for meaningful work in an environment where you can learn, earn and make a difference, this might be a good fit for you!

On Target Earnings: $750-900 per week / $39,000 – $46,800 annually

Requirements:

Marketing degrees and customer-focused work experience are helpful, but not required since we provide ongoing training and on-site support to ensure your success and that of the campaign. All Campaign Assistants need to be 18+ and eligible to work in the US as we’re not able to provide sponsorship.

Please note: the position is heavily commission based so we are looking for a candidate with a great work ethic and great student mentality, someone who is willing to learn and make money while having fun.

At Hydro, our values are at the core of everything we do. We believe in fostering:

• Creativity – We’re always thinking outside the box and pushing the limits of what’s possible.
• Integrity – We believe in honesty, transparency, and doing the right thing, even when it’s hard.
• Collaboration – We work together to bring our clients the best possible results.
• Results – We’re focused on delivering real, measurable results for our clients.
• Passion – We’re passionate about what we do and bring that energy to every project we work on.

Ready to get started? Apply today to learn more about our experiential marketing campaigns and where you might fit in. We’d love to hear from you to see if we can help you achieve your career goals. Let’s create something electrifying together!

For more information, check out our LinkedIn page or visit our website! For consideration, use the online application process to send your resume!

We Are Hydro

Communications & PR Representative

We are expanding and looking to hire 3-5 additional Communications & PR Representatives to support our existing event PR & marketing team. We have multiple positions to fill, so we can offer flexible hours and start dates. Customer service, PR, retail sales, hospitality, or marketing experience can be helpful, but it’s not required.

Learn & Earn While Building Your Professional Network!

Our Communications & PR Representative role allows our new members to learn about our business from the ground up, No matter your past experience or education! We really do have something for everyone. So if you are a student, career changer, graduate or somebody who is only starting out in the working world we want to hear from you.

Hydro offer a range of packages, all designed to give our employees a little spring in their step. We believe that personality and attitude are what captures an audience. By working in-person, we believe that we can inject personality and fun into our working days to help increase our clients’ exposure and revenue.

Communications & PR Representative – The Role

At Hydro, we pride ourselves on the fact that we train and nurture our team from the ground up. The role is varied and interesting meaning that no two days are ever the same – they say variety is the spice of life and we couldn’t agree more!

Some of the main duties included in this role include:

• You will gain knowledge of developing new business and maintaining meaningful relationships with our client’s customers on a face to face basis
• You will be taught to successfully communicate, influence, and interact with various types of audience
• You will be taught proper sales, marketing, and business techniques to problem solve and handle customer inquiries while maintaining top rate customer service at all times
• You will ensure quality customer service and customer satisfaction is available to all customers
• You will build solid, long-lasting relationships with business decision-makers

*We are offering full training to all new employees joining our team!*

Communications & PR Representative – What you will need:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Must be able to work in the USA legally and able to commute to downtown New Orleans on a daily basis (Work Visas and Authorizations are welcome)
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication
• Must have a strong work ethic, and be a problem solver
• Must be able to maneuver in a fast past environment

Benefits of working with us:

• Workings with experts in the field and having meetings with Top Performers in the organization
• Competitive compensation to all of our new employees
• Flexible schedule arrangements
• Attending weekly client meetings

Your next career opportunity is knocking! Click the APPLY button and submit your resume

What are you waiting for? We can’t wait to meet you!

Please note: position is heavily commission based so we are looking for a candidate with a great work ethic and great student mentality, someone who is willing to learn and make money while having fun

For Consideration: Please send your resume through the online application process by clicking the “Apply Now” button below. We will be in contact with successful applicants as soon as possible. Due to current circumstances, our initial interviews will be conducted online however shortlisted candidates will be required to come to the office to meet face to face at a later date.

Applicants must be over 18 and able to commute to the NOLA region on a daily basis and have the authority to work within the US. We do not provide sponsorship for this position.

Should you have any questions contact us and a member of our team will be happy to assist.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

We Are Hydro

The Hyatt Regency New Orleans is a 1,193 room four diamond, premier hotel with 200,000 sq ft of meeting space in the downtown business district of New Orleans, and with the area’s great offerings of professional sports teams, world class art galleries, lively music venues, and Trip Advisor’s number one food destination in the United States, we are at the center of all the action in the city.

Join us for this incredible opportunity to be part of our Rooms team as the Front Office Manager at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans. Not only will you be part of a rock-start team who lives their purpose of caring for people so they can be their best, but you’ll get to be part of a company that earned the 16th spot on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2021, recognized as a Best Place to Work for Women, Diversity, LGBT Equality, and Millennials, and named one of New Orleans Best Places to work 9 years running!

The Front Office Manager is responsible for all duties of the front desk operation which includes staff training, inter-department communications, and staff scheduling. The Front Office Manager should possess strong communication skills and demonstrate leadership abilities. In addition to assisting in the operation of the Front Office operation and guest services personnel, this position will respond quickly to guest requests and/or complaints in a friendly manner and ensure that appropriate action is taken to guarantee guest satisfaction. This position reports to the hotel Rooms Director.

Duties include:

• Responsible for short and long term planning and the management of the hotel’s Front of House operations
• Develop and recommend the budget, labor cost plans and objectives and manages within those approved plans
• Maintain guest room inventory
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt Service Standards and Procedures
• Perform all tasks of a Front Office Staff as needed to facilitate service
• Ensure all operations and cash handling are done per policies and procedures
• Maintain excellent communication with the housekeeping department
• Maintain information on prices, rates, specials, packages, programs, etc, while ensuring all staff are trained in all areas
• Analyze, investigate, and resolve guest complaints
• Create expectations, lead people, manage processes, and hold people accountable for the agreed upon activities and time tables
• Insures proper staffing levels for customer service goals
• Maintain partnership with all related staffing partners, and guide related departments to optimize arrival and departures process for guest
• Coach and counsel employees to reflect Hyatt service standards and procedures

Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren’t just met-they’re exceeded. It’s a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry. It’s a place where career opportunities are as unlimited as your imagination. Discover your place to shine in our warm, respectful, and inclusive culture.

Relocation assistance provided.

Hyatt Regency New Orleans

My client is looking for a Lead Category Manager who has significant experience of managing internal stakeholders and international suppliers in Latin America, Europe and North America.

Hybrid, however very flexible in how often required on site after a period of being embedded. First 6 month will be in New Iberia at least 3 days on site every week. Candidates could also be based in Houston but have to travel to Louisiana in the first 6 months. In the longer term the role will allow for more WFH.

The best fit candidate will come from a heavy industrial background and well accustomed in dealing with technical staff and engineers. Your sourcing experience will mostly be CAPEX & MRO.

As lead category manager you will be owning specific strategies & some of the most important supplier relationships. This exciting role will assist in the development and implementation of global category strategies and will require working collaboratively with colleagues based in all regions of the world, from Asia to Latin America.

What you’ll do:

· Provide support to the Internal Combustion Engines global category. A significant amount of category spend is made by the North American business and is a key territory for growth in the coming years.

· Supporting the Head of Category in developing category strategy and planning activity, taking ownership of several key elements of the category’s objectives.

· Providing analysis, category and supply market expertise and knowledge to develop category strategies and performance /relationship management.

· Analyzing and interpreting of spend data to inform category planning and sourcing strategy development.- MUST be able to develop and implement plans

· Implementing and managing supplier performance management processes with strategic suppliers.

· Leading specific strategic savings projects across the different sub-categories to contribute to cost reduction targets.

· Responsible for managing and administering relevant category contracts and ensuring they are maintained in the contract repository.

· Work in partnership with the Product Development teams to act as the Procurement contact, determining the most appropriate suppliers, building business cases, and supporting New Product Introductions.

· Work closely with the Quality team to assess new and existing vendors.

· Develop your network in regions from Asia to the Americas, driving appropriate behaviours through the business, understanding the business need & ensuring adherence to category strategies.

Expectations

· We’re experts, which means you’ll have the following skills and experience

· You will have a minimum of 4-6 years of experience in strategic procurement or supply chain management.

· Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience in manufacturing or highly technical sector.

· Possess good commercial acumen and be comfortable in a technical environment.

· Be a pro-active self-starter, possessing the confidence to reach out to both colleagues and suppliers around the world to drive progress in the category.

· Understanding the business needs well enough to develop and implement category strategies.

· Confidently representing the strategic procurement function in a variety of different forums

· Ability to question and challenge the status quo with respect, whilst building relationships with appropriate stakeholders.

Salary $120,000 – $130,000 +20% bonus + benefits

Please apply now for further information and to be considered.

Langley Search & Interim