Category Lead, Marketing, Loyalty and Shared Services

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and Implement Category Strategies: Create and implement comprehensive category strategies specifically tailored to Media and other marketing-related spend categories with a strong focus on non-digital traditional media including print, radio and out-of-home advertising.
• Manage Procurement Projects of Varying Complexities: Handle procurement projects ranging from low complexity initiatives like a Print RFP to high complexity initiatives such a Loyalty Program Platform RFP.
• Conduct Complex Supplier Negotiations: Lead and manage complex negotiations with media providers and other suppliers to achieve the best value for Porter.
• Contracting: Negotiate and draft contracts with marketing media vendors, ensuring compliance with terms and mitigating risks.
• Vendor Management: Oversee relationships with current and prospective suppliers, ensuring they meet Porter’s standards for quality, cost and delivery. Track and analyze vendor performance, addressing any issues and implementing improvement plans as necessary.
• Business Collaboration: Collaborate closely with internal teams such as Sales & Marketing, Legal, Finance and Accounts Payable to ensure seamless procurement processes and integration.
• Monitor Market Trends: Stay informed about market trends, advancements in technology and best practices in procurement to maintain a competitive edge.
• Cost Management: Maintain understanding of business budgets and challenges, develop total-cost-of-ownership models, ensure cost-effective purchasing decisions and financial accountability.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all procurement activities comply with corporate policies and regulatory requirements, managing risks effectively.
• Reporting and Analysis: Prepare and present detailed reports on procurement activities, vendor performance and cost savings to senior leadership.
• Actively participates in Porter’s Safety Management System (SMS) including reporting hazards and incidents encountered in daily operations; understand, comply with and promote the Company Safety Policy.

Qualification & Requirements

Behavioural Competencies

• Concern for Safety: Identifying hazardous or potentially hazardous situations and taking appropriate action to maintain a safe environment for self and others.
• Teamwork: Working collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.
• Passenger/Customer Service: Providing service excellence to internal and/or external customers (passengers).
• Initiative: Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.
• Results Focus: Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards.
• Fostering Communication: Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, commerce, engineering, or similar field is desired
• Extensive background in procurement / sourcing specifically related to media buys
• Proven track record in managing procurement projects of low-medium-high complexities
• Strong business acumen with a focus on marketing procurement
• Assertive negotiation, leveraging and networking skills
• Solid aptitude for data analysis and decision-making
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Working knowledge of Google software (Docs, Sheets, Slides) and Microsoft suite of applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Preference given for working knowledge of Coupa and Microsoft Dynamics GP or other P2P/ERP systems

Benefits

• Insurance Benefits
• Retirement Benefits
• Vacation Policy
• Other Perks and Benefits…