Associate Director, Marketing Procurement

Campbell's • Camden, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Since 1869, Campbell’s has connected people through food they love, building a portfolio of iconic brands. This role offers the opportunity to make a difference every day, with support for career growth, innovation, and inspiration. The Associate Director, Marketing Procurement will report to a Director of Marketing Services Procurement and will be responsible for leading the Advertising and Media Categories within the Procurement organization, managing approximately $400 million in spend for operating companies in North America and Canada. The individual will drive Procurement’s financial and process goals, foster strategic alignment with Marketing leadership, and leverage category expertise to deliver results. This role involves connecting Campbell’s, Pepperidge Farms, and Snyder's-Lance business units to implement category strategies in Advertising and Media, covering Creative, Production, Digital, Media, and PR Agencies.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

Responsibilities

• Lead the Advertising and Media Categories across the Procurement organization, supporting approximately $400 million in spend.
• 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.
• Act as a representative in dealing with Senior Management, key internal stakeholders, Campbell’s business units, and external Marketing suppliers.
• Lead the development of the Agency & Media category and supplier relationships, incorporating key business and strategic sourcing strategies.
• Lead a team in the establishment of a framework to obtain best price, best practices and impactful innovations.
• Drive 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 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.
• Lead the monitoring, measuring, and reporting on procurement strategies, opportunities, and achievements.
• Lead the Marketing strategic “Supplier Relationship Management” program for the Advertising Agency and Media Category.
• Lead Supplier Diversity strategies and initiatives for the Advertising Agency and Media Category.
• Lead the development of procurement resources, champion integration of strategic procurement practices supported by training and development activities.
• Play a leadership role in the recruitment, selection, development, and management of organizational members within their Category.
• Interact with team members at all levels in the organization, as well as senior leadership across multiple functions.
• Influence the direction of the business and align and engage resources outside their area of responsibility.
• Provide coaching and influencing skills to ensure team success.
• Demonstrate strategic thought leadership in moving Procurement strategies forward with respect to indirect category.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• AD&D insurance
• Life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners)
• Matching 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
• Unlimited sick time
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Free access to the fitness center (at WHQ)
• Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons)
• Company store
• Campbell’s Cares program (matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually)
• Variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior