Program Manager

Job Summary

Position Performance Measures:

• Timeliness and accuracy of execution on key objectives

• Maintaining a smooth flow of key workstreams and engagements

• Departmental collaboration and program development

• Process development in conjunction with key internal and external stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Supplier Engagement

• Coordinate all cross-category supplier initiatives, engaging with Category Management team and Suppliers

• Own and manage annual supplier line review category management processes

• Develop marketing collateral and facilitate supplier commitment process for sponsorship opportunities

• Event Management

• Support Events Management team by owning full event management process and execution of smaller events from start to finish

• Partner with Suppliers, Category and Sourcing leaders to plan and implement the weeklong engagement at our Annual Industry Event

• Annual Supplier Partnership Event

• Participate on the planning committee for the event

• Develop and execute supplier sponsorship packages 

• Work with internal and external stakeholders to develop and execute the event from start to finish

• Process Development

• Redevelop and redesign supplier billing process resulting in higher efficiency and productivity and reduced costs

• Redevelop and redesign promotional process with suppliers and key internal stakeholders

• Redevelop and redesign other processes as assigned 

• Oversee and manage special projects, ensuring they align with the company’s strategic goals. Track progress and provide regular updates to the SVP.

• Involvement in high-level planning and decision-making processes, often providing input on strategic initiatives

• General administrative work including but not limited to calendar management, meeting coordination (agendas, scribe, action items), presentations, travel coordination, etc.

• Consistently works on complex assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and related work experience preferred

• 5+ years Relevant experience in similar role 

• Intermediate to advanced competency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Highly driven and eager to work on a high performing team

• Well organized with ability to manage many congruent and diverging tasks simultaneously

• Ability to build strong working relationships, with both internal and external stakeholders

• Exceptional follow up and attention for detail

PreferredQualifications

• Process development experience

• Event management experience

• Experience working with suppliers

Leadership

• Embodies the following values: serve, perform, influence, respect, innovate, team.

• Effectively communicates by motivating and inspiring others through clear and proactive communication. 

• Delivers results and drives customer success by committing and focusing on outcomes to deliver results and making the customer the center of decisions. 

• Makes balanced decisions and thinks strategically by being a forward thinker.

• Develops high-performing teams by providing inclusive leadership, attracting and developing world-class talent, providing ongoing feedback, and building trust across the organization. 

Physical Demands / Working Environment