Manager, Indirect Procurement - NAM Marketing, Market Research

Bic Corporation Limited - Shelton, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Shelton, CT

Repair and Maintenance

About the position

The Manager, Indirect Procurement - NAM Marketing, Market Research is responsible for coordinating procurement strategies related to the Marketing category in the North American region. This role focuses on achieving cost improvements while meeting financial targets, managing vendor service levels, and ensuring product quality. The position involves collaboration with various stakeholders to develop effective cost reduction strategies and implement innovative procurement practices.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate the development and deployment of procurement strategies related to Marketing in the region.
• Execute the strategy and implement strategic procurement efforts and innovation in specific categories as necessary.
• Deploy sourcing best practices and ensure they are widely adopted.
• Track and trace forecasted performance vs. actual savings for the categories.
• Assist in finding solutions to mitigate any supply risk.
• Represent sourcing categories with regional stakeholders.
• Communicate sourcing market trends/results for categories to key stakeholders.
• Work with finance stakeholders to ensure savings are built and measurable into budgets and the annual operating plan.
• Support the sourcing team to be actively engaged in core business processes.
• Provide regional/local budget input on market effect, standards and productivity initiatives impacting costs.
• Participate in the process to select and monitor suppliers.
• Coordinate the supplier selection and negotiation process for key sourcing teams and overall management of the strategic suppliers to the group.
• Lead regional/local sourcing strategies in alignment with the global category strategy and oversee sourcing events.
• Maintain expertise in the category and remain current with market trends through relationships with other Supply Managers, suppliers, and market experts.
• Execute the Group Sustainability Targets and ensure compliance with internal and external policies, regulations, contracts management, and laws.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is a must.
• A minimum of 3 years of Marketing Procurement or 5 years of related Marketing experience is required.
• Marketing procurement skills like expertise in shopper marketing, advertising, media, and talent negotiations are greatly appreciated.
• Good knowledge in IP is a strong plus.
• Strong negotiation skills, ability to push-back when needed, proactive, solutions-oriented approach.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and recognition
• Hybrid work environment and flexible approach to work
• Retirement and financial savings options
• Well-being and mental health support
• Parental leave
• Physical well-being initiatives and health insurance plans
• Professional development opportunities
• Volunteer opportunities