strategic marketing manager

Avnet

<div><div>Who We Are:</div><div><br>
At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE &reg; 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product&rsquo;s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We&rsquo;re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology.</div><div></div><div>
Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what&rsquo;s next at Avnet!</div><div></div><div><div>
Job Description</div></div><div><div>
Strategic Marketing Manager (Marketing Communications Specialist IV)</div><div>
Job Description</div><div></div><div>
Hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days in office.</div><div></div><div>
Job Summary:</div><div>
The strategic marketing manager is the primary partner for Avnet&rsquo;s key supplier manufacturers&rsquo; marketing strategy, building trusted relationships and driving initiatives that address customer needs, deliver measurable impact, and convert into revenue. This position requires strong supplier relationship management, budget and project ownership, and the ability to analyze campaign performance to continually optimize outcomes. Directly accountable for the full concept-to-delivery campaign lifecycle, this role partners with creative/agency resources, Avnet sales and stakeholders on market analysis, content development, promotion planning, and performance reporting.</div><div></div><div><br>
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Principal Responsibilities:</div><ul><li><div>
Serve as the primary marketing liaison for assigned supplier manufacturers, building trusted partnerships and aligning on business objectives.</div></li></ul><div></div><ul><li><div>
Develop joint go-to-market strategies and annual marketing plans with suppliers that highlight key technologies, target customer segments, and market opportunities.</div></li></ul><div></div><ul><li><div>
Independently manage end-to-end campaign execution&mdash;including content, digital, events, demand gen, and nurture programs&mdash;ensuring alignment with both supplier and Avnet priorities.</div></li></ul><div></div><ul><li><div>
Stay ahead of market trends, customer needs, and competitive dynamics to advise suppliers and internal stakeholders on where to invest marketing resources for maximum impact.</div></li></ul><div></div><ul><li><div>
Actively develop and execute communication programs and tactics for all activities in marketing to promote awareness and sales lead generation.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Serve as primary subject matter expert and point of contact to achieve identified marketing deliverables. Collaborate with the broader team, develop new marketing ideas, plan and implement marketing and communication projects, ensuring content aligns with key messaging, fulfills strategic plans and reflects the organization&rsquo;s brand voice.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Be a subject matter expert for customer-focused strategies that leverage product and solution offerings to drive market share growth and to meet budget expectations. Determine and use the most effective communication media to sell specific products or services.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Leverage social media, web marketing, trade show activity and other marketing efforts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute and /or monitor the work as needed.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Coordinate with vendors/agencies to produce promotional materials, marketing collateral, websites and other marketing communications materials.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Monitor and analyze data, sentiment and trends; make proactive and strategic recommendations based on data.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Establish KPIs with suppliers; report regularly on outcomes and make recommendations to optimize campaigns.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Build trust with our clients and stakeholders. Provide updates on marketing activities, progress, actions and roadblocks on a regular basis and provide solutions with consistent and accurate communications.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Govern the budget of clients; gain approvals on spend and support proof of performance for invoicing.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Present and participate in quarterly business reviews, demonstrating campaign progress as requested.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Other duties as assigned.</div></li></ul><div><br>
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Job Level Specifications:</div><ul><li><div>
Demonstrates thorough knowledge of electronics and engineering design lifecycles, including principles, theories and concepts in these disciplines. Competent in all job functions and has general understanding of the industry practices, techniques and standards.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Requires proven ability to manage external partnerships and influence supplier stakeholders, while collaborating across Avnet sales, business development, and global marketing teams.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Develops solutions for a variety of situations and works on projects requiring evaluation and analysis. May refer to policies, practices and precedents for guidance; determines best course of action to achieve results.</div></li></ul><ul><li><div>
Collaborates with management and team members within the department/function and other areas of the organization. May represent department internally or externally.</div></li></ul><div></div><ul><li>
Works independently toward long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated using independent judgment and discretion. May act as informal team lead and/or coach less experienced team members.</li></ul><div><br>
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Work Experience:</div><ul><li><div>
Typically 8+ years in marketing and/or sales with bachelor's or equivalent.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Education and Certification(s):</div><ul><li><div>
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Distinguishing Characteristics:</div><ul><li><div>
Bachelor's degree in marketing and 4 years&rsquo; experience within electronic and engineering design life cycles, and/or supply chain industry knowledge preferred.</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
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What We Offer:</div><div></div><div>
Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet&rsquo;s ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs &mdash; from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community.</div><div></div><ul><li><div>
Generous Paid Time Off</div></li><li><div>
401K and Pension Plan</div></li><li><div>
Paid Holidays</div></li><li><div>
Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)</div></li><li><div>
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance</div></li><li><div>
Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance</div></li><li><div>
Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account</div></li><li><div>
Education Assistance</div></li><li><div>
Employee Development Resources</div></li><li><div>
Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs</div></li></ul><div></div><div>
Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.</div><div></div><div>
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.</div><div></div><div>
Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at (888) 994-7669.</div></div>

Strategic Marketing Manager

Macins Technical Services LLC

<p>Are you a creative strategist with a passion for healthcare, branding, and digital growth?</p><p>Join AM Health Hub, one of the UAE&rsquo;s fastest-growing medical tourism and healthcare networks, and lead our marketing vision to new heights!<br/>Position: Marketing Manager<br/>Location: Dubai, UAE<br/>Experience: 4&ndash;8 years in healthcare, corporate marketing, or digital strategy</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>&#9989; Develop and execute strategic marketing campaigns across all platforms<br/>&#9989; Manage digital marketing, brand communication &amp; PR initiatives<br/>&#9989; Coordinate with international hospital partners and wellness brands<br/>&#9989; Lead creative teams to design high-impact campaigns<br/>&#9989; Build collaborations and corporate tie-ups</p><p>Ideal Candidate:</p><p>&#10024; Proven experience in healthcare or hospitality marketing<br/>&#10024; Excellent communication &amp; presentation skills<br/>&#10024; Strong understanding of digital trends, lead generation, and brand positioning<br/>&#10024; Leadership mindset with creativity and strategic vision</p><p>If you&rsquo;re ready to make an impact in the healthcare and wellness industry, send your CV</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: From AED4,000.00 per month</p>

Marketing Strategist

Advanced Gate

<p><b>Title:</b></p><p>Business Growth Manager (Filipino Cuisine)</p><p><b>Location:</b></p><p>Jeddah</p><p><b>About Us:</b></p><p>Growing restaurant chain specializing in authentic, high-quality Filipino cuisine (two branches: Jeddah, Riyadh). We aim for strategic expansion, offering genuine dining experiences to loyal Filipino customers and diverse new patrons. Seeking a visionary leader for ambitious growth.</p><p><b>The Opportunity:</b></p><p>We are seeking a dynamic and innovative leader with a passion for Filipino cuisine to spearhead our brand's growth. This is a pivotal, hands-on role for a strategic thinker with a proven track record in the F&amp;B industry. You will be responsible for defining our brand's future, executing high-impact marketing, and leading our expansion strategy to reach new markets and customers.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Business Expansion: Formulate and execute multi-year strategies for future chain expansion (KSA &amp; beyond), including market entry research, location identification, and the successful launch of new branches.</li><li>Strategic Marketing: Develop and execute a comprehensive brand and marketing strategy, including compelling promotional campaign, digital engagement initiatives, and catering programs to drive brand awareness and customer acquisition.</li><li>Menu Innovation: Oversee menu innovation as a key driver of brand identity and market differentiation. Lead R&amp;D for new/revamped authentic Filipino menu items, ensuring alignment with brand standards, cost-effectiveness, and broad appeal based on market/consumer research.</li><li>Culinary &amp; Industry Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Filipino cuisine, local market tastes (Filipino expatriate community), and F&amp;B industry trends.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, or a related field. A degree in Culinary Arts is a plus, but not a substitute for strategic business experience.</li><li>4-5 years progressive experience in a leadership role within F&amp;B, with a strong focus on strategic marketing and business development.</li><li>Proven success in menu development (Filipino cuisine highly preferred) and effective restaurant marketing/promotional campaigns.</li><li>Direct experience in a multi-unit marketing or business development role within a small to medium-sized F&amp;B company is a mandatory requirement. Experience in large corporate chains is not relevant to this role.</li><li>Strong understanding of restaurant operations, cost control, and profitability.</li><li>Experience in multi-unit restaurant business development/expansion planning highly desirable.</li><li>Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.</li><li>Fluency in English required, Tagalog and Arabic highly advantageous.</li><li>Must be willing to travel between Jeddah and Riyadh.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Restaurant &amp; Expansion: 4 years (Required)</li></ul><p>Language:</p><ul><li>Tagalog (Required)</li></ul>

Business Growth Manager (Filipino Cuisine)

Herbalife

<div>Overview:
<div><b>
 We're Hiring: Manager, Market Strategy &amp; Brand Trust Initiatives | Herbalife India</b></div><div></div><div><b><br>
Location:</b> Bangalore, India<br>
<b>Experience:</b> 8&ndash;10 years<br>
<b>Employment Type:</b> Full-time</div><div>
Herbalife India is looking for a seasoned <b>Manager &ndash; Market Strategy &amp; Brand Trust Initiatives</b> to lead strategic programs that enhance our market positioning and organizational resilience. This newly created role is central to driving cross-functional projects that support our long-term growth and brand integrity.</div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Responsibilities:</b></h3><div>
 <b>Strategic Project Management</b></div><ul><li>
Lead and support high-impact initiatives aligned with business priorities</li><li>
Manage project timelines, stakeholder coordination, and execution excellence</li><li>
Develop frameworks and dashboards to monitor progress and outcomes</li></ul><div>
 <b>Brand Trust &amp; Anti-Counterfeiting Initiatives</b></div><ul><li>
Collaborate with internal teams to strengthen brand protection strategies</li><li>
Support awareness and education programs for stakeholders</li><li>
Monitor and report on key metrics related to brand trust</li></ul><div>
 <b>Cross-Functional Collaboration</b></div><ul><li>
Partner with marketing, sales, IT, CSR, and legal teams to ensure alignment</li><li>
Facilitate meetings, track action items, and maintain project documentation</li></ul><div>
 <b>Market Research &amp; Insights</b></div><ul><li>
Conduct secondary research to inform strategic decisions</li><li>
Analyze market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive landscape</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What We&rsquo;re Looking For:</b></h3><div>
&#10004; 8&ndash;10 years of experience in project management, strategy, or brand-related roles<br>
&#10004; Proven ability to manage complex projects and cross-functional teams<br>
&#10004; Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills<br>
&#10004; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (MBA preferred)<br>
&#10004; Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with project management and BI tools<br>
&#10004; PMP or equivalent certification is a strong advantage</div><p></p><div><b>
Why Join Us?</b><br>
Be part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, collaboration, and strategic impact. This role offers the opportunity to shape initiatives that reinforce Herbalife&rsquo;s commitment to excellence and trust in the Indian market.</div><p></p><div><b>
Interested?</b><br>
Apply now to be a catalyst for change and growth at Herbalife India.</div></div>

Manager, Market Strategy & Brand Trust Initiatives

Intuit

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Overview</b></h2><p>
The Group Manager of Strategic Sourcing is a leadership role responsible for overseeing a team of Strategic Sourcing and Category Managers and driving the sourcing and value chain optimization strategies for all marketing-related spend categories. This role collaborates with senior leaders across Intuit&rsquo;s Marketing and Communications ecosystem responsible for managing ~$2B+ in annual spend across media, digital, social, creative, production, print, sponsorships, pr and partners. The Group Manager will bring together multiple teams across Intuit to identify opportunities to drive operational improvements, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and ensure best value from 3rd parties and investments. This role demands a strong understanding of both the marketing landscape, impact on business outcomes and total cost of ownership, with a focus on driving business transformation across marketing teams. The Group Manager of Strategic Sourcing is pivotal to the success of the company's growth, operational excellence and acceleration. This role demands a strategic thinker, business partner, strong connector with strong analytical skills, capable of connecting the dots between 3rd parties, Intuit&rsquo;s value chain and impact on growth &amp; innovation that will drive Intuit's marketing objectives forward.</p><p></p><p><br>
This role requires leading a small team including contingent workers to develop and execute long and short-term sourcing strategies, execute operations with an equal emphasis placed on the ability to identify, analyze, and quantify opportunities as well as the ability to manage RFI, RFPs and handle challenging vendor negotiations.</p><p><br>
</p><p>This role requires leading a small team to develop and execute long and short-term sourcing strategies, with an equal emphasis placed on the ability to identify, analyze, and quantify opportunities as well as the ability to manage RFI, RFPs and handle challenging vendor negotiations.<br>
</p><br>
<p><b>Responsibilities</b></p><p><b>
Leadership</b></p><br>
<p></p><ul><li>
Take ownership and responsibility for proactively leading and managing strategic sourcing initiatives with or without analytical support</li><li>
Lead portfolio including multiple projects that require strategy, planning and execution of transformational, complex and innovative projects</li><li>
Direct, define, and implement sourcing strategies and initiatives to drive the delivery of corporate earnings, growth strategy, and business transformation objectives for category portfolio</li><li>
Drives total cost of ownership mindset with team and stakeholders including the ability to strategically evaluate build/buy/acquire decisions</li><li>
Connect dots between product strategies and company input goals</li><li>
Contribute suggestions to assist management in the development of organizational strategy, structure and operational roadmap</li><li>
Provide leadership, mentorship, and management of team</li><li>
Sets strategic priorities and develops goals and objectives for team planning resources accordingly</li><li>
Proactively builds relationships with and influences executive stakeholders</li><li>
Collaborate with procurement teams where applicable to ensure procurement efficiency and automation, sourced supplier utilization, risk mitigation and contract compliance</li><li>
Partner with International teams to implement global suppliers, establish local engagement model to expand GBS global presence</li><li>
Engages with several stakeholders at all levels, primarily Director/VP and above</li><li>
Demonstrate and practice a high degree of professional integrity and ethical responsibility in all business activities</li><li>
Keep abreast of industry innovation and bring ideas that will help the company re-imagine and leapfrog ahead resulting in advancements in technology and AI, process methodologies or establishing supplier alliances</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Opportunity Assessment</b></p><br>
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Own and drive opportunity assessments, including total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, with the right balance of strategic insights (spend, supplier, category, contract) and representation of current state to drive senior stakeholder engagement
</li><li>Evaluate and recommend strategic opportunities/initiatives to Strategic Sourcing leadership utilizing current and emerging business models, assessing short-term and long-term industry and strategic considerations</li><li>
Develop an effective approach to present and obtain sponsorship from senior leadership on opportunities</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Strategic Sourcing Process Execution and Project Management</b></p><br>
<p></p><ul><li>
Provide category expertise and identify potential sources of supply, determine capabilities of suppliers&rsquo; product and service offerings, and relate offerings to stakeholder needs</li><li>
Demonstrate the ability to put a structured sourcing process into action in formal and informal negotiations, and leverage the process to resolve conflicts and build consensus</li><li>
Drive project activity across large cross-functional team through communication of expectations, decisions, changes, enforcement of deadlines, and creation and evaluation of deliverables</li><li>
Define data needed to meet objectives and develop an effective plan for gathering it (including spend, contracts, supplier information, stakeholder insights, current state process &amp; tools)</li><li>
Utilize analysis to solve business problems and draw conclusions and insights that are not immediately obvious</li><li>
Gather, analyze, and document requirements using interviews, document analysis, requirements workshops, surveys, site visits, business process descriptions, use cases, business analysis, and task and workflow analysis</li><li>
Lead and Manage RFI/RFQ/RFPs from start to finish, which includes creation, issuance, and facilitation of the entire process, through vendor evaluations (using scorecards) and vendor selection</li><li>
Drive consensus across critical business decisions that are complex and high impact to the organization</li><li>
Create supporting documentation to applicable standards such that the value generated can be included in executive-level presentations</li><li>
Deliver value and projects that drives transformation of a category, innovation, insourcing/outsourcing, TCO Savings and Efficiencies</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Continuous Improvement and Supplier Management</b></p><ul><li>
Partner with stakeholders to review ongoing vendor segmentation and identify vendors to be included in the VMO program within vendor portfolio</li><li>
Performs assigned vendor management activities (business reviews, scorecard reviews, discussions) in alignment with the VMO approach, framework, SRM team roles and responsibilities for each vendor</li><li>
Manages supplier performance monitoring and measurement and works with the vendor owners on any key escalations or remediation</li><li>
Identify SRM opportunities with key vendors and focus areas that drive continuous improvement across KPIs and pushes innovation</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
People Management</b></p><br>
<p></p><ul><li>
Manages a team of 3 or more which may be geographically dispersed individuals</li></ul><div>
Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing pay equity for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender.</div><p><b><br>
Qualifications</b></p><ul><li><div><b>
Basic qualifications:</b></div><br>
<div></div><ul><li>
Relevant industry experience</li><li>
10+ years of marketing-related strategic sourcing experience</li><li>
Experience with Media, Data and AI</li><li>
Experience with ERP and Source-to-Pay tools
</li><li>Experience developing and/or presenting business cases
</li><li>Comfort with written and verbal communication of quantitative and qualitative information with executives</li><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business or other quantitative discipline
</li><li>Experience in contract development, administration, and/or management
</li><li>Experience managing multiple simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment with several stakeholders</li><li>
Experience in negotiating deals with global vendors</li><li>
Experience in managing global vendor relationships</li><li>
Experience in value chain optimization and assessments</li><li>
Experience in managing transformational projects that require high-level of change management</li><li>
Solid financial and/or quantitative modeling
</li><li>Attention to detail and ability to analyze complex data
</li><li>Ability to travel up to 20% of the time</li><li>
Availability to directly support and interact with multiple international business units</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Desired skills:</b></div><br>
<div></div><ul><li>
A proven track record of cost reduction and productivity improvements; ability to influence and drive change while building solid relationships with your internal clients and external vendors</li><li>
Internal or external business consulting experience highly desired</li><li>
Knowledge of global supply base</li><li>
Strong analytical skills; MS Excel proficient; financial modeling preferred</li><li>
Strong written and communication skills; MS PowerPoint, MS Word proficient
</li><li>Ability to work independently as well as lead and participate in cross functional teams
</li><li>Ability to collaborate in a team environment
</li><li>Awareness of best practices regarding vendor management (e.g., strategic alliances, supplier certification, etc.)
</li><li>Excellent documentation and requirements analysis</li></ul><div></div><div><b><br>
Eligibility requirements:</b></div><ul><li>Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered</li><li>Must be willing to submit to a background investigation</li></ul></li></ul><p><br>
Intuit provides a competitive compensation package with a strong pay for performance rewards approach. This position will be eligible for a cash bonus, equity rewards and benefits, in accordance with our applicable plans and programs (see more about our compensation and benefits at Intuit&reg;: Careers | Benefits). Pay offered is based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and work location. To drive ongoing fair pay for employees, Intuit conducts regular comparisons across categories of ethnicity and gender. The expected base pay range for this position is:</p><p>
Southern California $182,000.00-246,500.00</p></div><p></p>

Group Manager of Strategic Sourcing – Marketing Services

Unilever

<div><p><b>Title:</b> Strategic Sourcing Manager, Marketing</p><p><b>
Function:</b> Procurement</p><p><b>
Location:</b> Mumbai (India)</p><p><b>
Req ID: </b>R-1167036</p><p></p><p><b>
ABOUT PROCUREMENT</b></p><p>
Part of the Supply Chain family, Procurement is responsible for over 30B Euro of material and services spend globally with more than 60,000 suppliers, over half of them in MBS. Getting the right services and materials, sustainably sourced and ensuring responsible procurement is critical to ensuring our brands with purpose grow. Our teams work closely with the business to understand stakeholders needs, bring innovation to meet changing consumer, employees and customer&rsquo;s needs, and drive financial value for Unilever through competitive buying. We&rsquo;re at the forefront of digital procurement, bringing new tools and analytics to drive data-based decisions.</p><p></p><p>
Our ambition is based on three key drivers: being <b>Purpose-Led, Value-Driven, and Future-Fit</b>.</p><p></p><p><b>
ABOUT</b> <b>MBS</b></p><p></p><p>
MBS, Unilever&rsquo;s Marketing and Business Services Procurement team, is responsible for Unilever&rsquo;s sourcing and supplier strategy and execution for all third party spend across Marketing, Business Services, and IT, supporting the business requirements of Brands, Business Groups, Business Units and functions to drive 4G growth through strategic supplier management, cost and value management, sustainability, and innovation, aligned with Unilever&rsquo;s Compass &amp; procurement Lighthouse Strategy. The team manages an annual spend of ~9B Euro with a supplier base of about 40,000.</p><p></p><p>
Within MBS, the <b>Strategic</b> <b>Sourcing Manager </b>is responsible for the Promo portfolio for <b>India, which is one of the largest BG markets in UL. </b>This role will<b> be responsible for driving Promo Services &amp; Materials global strategy in India. </b>The <b>Sourcing Manager </b>will work together with our Brand team/Customer Development/CSP/Finance functions to <b>increase effectiveness</b> of our <b>promo materials &amp; services </b>procurement by streamlining accountabilities, building capabilities, digital path, leveraging knowledge, relationships, and business strategies across markets.</p><p>
He/she needs to focus on <b>increase efficiency of promo material &amp; services sourcing</b> and creating smooth operation for stakeholders.</p><p></p><p>
With <b>PaaS transformation in MBS</b>, this role will play a key role in driving transformation in India, drive stakeholder engagement, governance, be the escalation point and support the global portfolio leads in ensuring right priorities are being implemented. This role is supposed to deep dive into the respective promo portfolios, build an as-is value chain, understand business complexities and asks, tap into external market dynamics and accordingly build <b>market specific priorities and implementation roadmap</b> whilst feeding into global portfolio strategies.</p><p></p><p><b>
Key Accountabilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Understand the business needs related to promo portfolio; translate the business requirements regarding the markets in scope by working very closely with the Global BG leads, key Market Business Stakeholders and Portfolio Strategy Leads.</li><li>
Connect strategy &amp; execution of Global portfolio into the Market goals and priorities, aligned with Unilever Compass, Lighthouse, and OneMBS strategies.</li><li>
Work together with Local Stakeholders and functions (Brand teams, Customer Development, Finance, CSP) execute the sourcing strategies</li><li>
Deliver against financial targets and other KPIs (including value delivery) as per business plan objectives, accountable for delivery of results for India</li><li>
Liaise with internal stakeholders, to support business, market, MBS and Procurement priorities and enable rapid alignment and deployment</li><li>
Ensure Portfolio fundamentals (i.e., data consistency, data insights, recurring stakeholder communications, contracts, quality processes etc.) are all put in place for Markets in scope</li><li>
Future proof the portfolio for the Markets by driving digital approaches, while building technology enablers to help manage selected portfolio and scope, via an impactful sustainability agenda.</li><li>
Support internal performance management and reporting including creation and stewardship of relevant key performance indicators</li><li>
Drive BG/BU governance to align the savings/value delivery and work closely to influence budget management and brand decision making</li><li>
Drive change management, transformational projects whilst working very closely with business teams aligned with their business goals and priorities</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Experience Required:
</b></p><p><b>Qualification/experience</b></p><ul><li>
7+ years of procurement or shopper / trade / marketing portfolios</li><li>
Experience in managing complex portfolio/category, at global or multi-regional level is desired</li><li>
Good at negotiation and contracting</li><li>
Understanding of supply market, value-chain, and FMCG knowledge. Knowledge of Marketing BTL space and supply markets a strong plus</li><li>
Experience in strategic supplier relationship management</li><li>
Strategy building &amp; change management</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
General Skills &amp; Competencies</b></p><ul><li>
Comfortable working in conditions of ambiguity</li><li>
Delivers change whilst managing the interface between &ldquo;day to day&rdquo; and improvement projects.</li><li>
Passion for continuous improvement</li><li>
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including creation and delivery of effective presentations</li><li>
High financial and business acumen</li><li>
Good at project and time management</li><li>
Stakeholder management and people skills</li><li>
Passion and practical creativity</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Travel:</b> International travel might be required. Not projected to require more than 10% on average (may vary based on location)</p><p></p><p><b>
Contacts:</b></p><p><b>
Internal:
</b></p><p>Procurement:</p><ul><li>
MBS LT</li><li>
Global Sourcing teams</li><li>
Supplier Operations in UniOps</li><li>
Portfolio Leads</li></ul><p><b>
Business partners:</b></p><ul><li>
Customer Development</li><li>
CSP</li><li>
Marketing
</li><li>BG/BU</li><li>
Finance</li><li>
Legal</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
External:</b></p><ul><li>
External Partners</li><li>
Agencies</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Reporting Channel:</b></p><p>
Reporting into Global Procurement Director &ndash; Marketing Promo &amp; Commerce</p><p></p><p><i>
All official offers from Unilever are issued only via our Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Offers from individuals or unofficial sources may be fraudulent - please verify before proceeding</i></p></div>

Strategic Sourcing Manager, Marketing

Cigna

<p>Lead and manage strategic marketing projects including new market and segment initiatives.<br>Develop and execute marketing strategies and plans that support business objectives and customer needs.<br>Represent and lead marketing requirements in cross-functional and strategic projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.<br>Collaborate with Heads of Partner Engagement, Brand &amp; Communications, and Social Media to deliver quarterly priorities.<br>Support cross-functional marketing initiatives</p>

<p>Develop the wellness marketing plan and overseeing its implementation across relevant channels and stakeholder groups.<br>Apply structured project management methodologies to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.<br>Contribute to digital marketing strategies and support initiatives involving mobile apps and UX enhancements.<br>Define KPIs and prepare reports to track performance and guide decision-making.</p>

<p><strong>Skills and Capabilities:</strong></p>

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 <li>Customer Experience Expertise: Proven experience in designing and executing CX programs with measurable impact.</li>
 <li>Marketing Strategy &amp; Planning: Ability to develop and implement strategic marketing plans that drive business growth.</li>
 <li>Project Management: Strong ability to lead and manage complex projects using structured methodologies and tools.</li>
 <li>Cross-Functional Leadership: Ability to represent marketing requirements and influence outcomes in strategic, cross-functional initiatives.</li>
 <li>Stakeholder Management: Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders across diverse cultures and geographies.</li>
 <li>Data-Driven Mindset: Skilled in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting marketing and customer data to inform strategy.</li>
 <li>Digital &amp; UX Knowledge: Familiarity with digital platforms, mobile apps, and UX principles to support marketing innovation.</li>
 <li>Influencing &amp; Communication: Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and written communication skills.</li>
 <li>Commercial Awareness: Understanding of Cigna s product portfolio and market dynamics.</li>
 <li>Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities.</li>
 <li>Performance Focused: Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes within deadlines.</li>
 <li>Reporting &amp; KPI Definition: Ability to define performance metrics and prepare reports to support strategic decisions.</li>
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Marketing Project & CX Manager

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