Marketing / Strategic Agency Relations
Greater Chicago Area, Il, Us
In all functional roles I've had, I've worked to help define business needs & challenges, develop appropriate business concepts, strategic planning through execution and implementation/valuation.Strategy development, strategic competitive bidding, supplier negotiations, project management, planning /monitoring for the following categories: ► Advertising Creative Agencies► Advertising Production► Digital Marketing / Social Media► CRM► 2D & 3D Design & Innovation► Design Technology: prepress & production artwork / photo studio ► Design & Breakthrough Innovation areas of Kraft: Responsibilities include:► Support/Lead Marketing Services Procurement initiatives: new product introductions, sublines, leverage spending, implement new processes, and deliver productivity savings. ► Participate in various marketing / cross functional teams in order to build and maintain linkage between the Procurement function and the Marketing / Business functions. ► Maximize the value of the supplier relationships to drive incremental value and ensure contract adherence. ► Continuous improvement, and sharing of fact-based feedback with our Agency partners.► Ensure compliance with all internal guidelines and external regulations and requirements relating to responsible categories, e.g. finance policy, procurement policy, code of conduct, etc. ► Research and remain current on industry trends that may impact existing and/or future category strategies.Manage team for buying categories including: CRM, Social Media, Digital Media, Internet Ad Serving, PR Agencies, Overscale Talent, Supplemental Creative Services staffing, Advertising ProductionTrain / Coach Summer Interns (MBA candidates) Minority Vendor Conference representative Featured Speaker at ProcureCon, and MDC Partners Procurement panel - 2012Received "Superior Achievement" Award in 2012 (only one of two recipients in the entire corporate division), just prior to departing.