519 Events And Brand Marketing Specialist jobs in Chicago,IL

5+ years of strategic indirect procurement/sourcing experience
Supply base management
Contract negotiation
Category management
Business analysis
Procurement consulting
2+ years marketing procurement experience establishing media agency category strategies
Bachelor's Degree in Science or Business (or other related degree programs).
Strong knowledge of category management, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationship management processes
Proven track record in delivery of complex, cross-functional procurement initiatives on-time and on-budget
Ability to interface at all levels of the organization and with suppliers to solve problems when facing evolving demands
Demonstrated success in leveraging company-wide spend by ensuring the implementation of complex agreements
Strong leadership presence and negotiation/contract management experience
Knowledge and experience with best practice processes, tools, and procurement/spend systems data and analysis
Strong financial and analytical skills with a high degree of business acumen
Highly self-motivated with a strong internal drive for results
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task
In-depth knowledge and experience of strategic sourcing processes, organization, technology is required
Leadership; team building; negotiations; sourcing strategy formulation and implementation; process development / reengineering; contract / agreement writing, supplier/contract management; and ability to represent inter-departmental and corporate issues across internal and external boundaries
Proficiency in Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and in source-to-pay tools
2+ years of MarTech or AdTech experience
2+ years of media agency experience
Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and work on a computer for extended periods - lifting may be required; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

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Merchandising Representative

Ace Hardware Corporation

Oak Brook, IL 60523

$59,000-$65,000/yr

~ 27 min OnsiteChildcare AssistanceEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

Bachelor's degree (business marketing or management a plus) or 2-4 years of related work experience (retail, sales or marketing). Understanding of business fundamentals.
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to think critically and strategically.
Strong time management skills.
Strong PC skills including Excel, Word and Outlook. Technology adaptive to embrace and become skilled at Ace's technology platform.
Self-confident, self-motivated with good presentation skills.
Ability to work across teams and independently with some supervision.
Ability to travel 10%

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