Senior Marketing Manager – Procurement & Production

Description:

Howdens Joinery have an exciting opportunity to join our Marketing team as a new Senior Marketing Manager where you will support a business-critical portfolio of procurement and production projects, primarily for print and merchandise.

You will be tasked with supporting the development and delivery of leading procurement, strategic sourcing and category management solutions in marketing and beyond; operating as an internal business partner to key stakeholders across the business

This is a full-time, permanent position based from our office in Raunds, Northamptonshire. You will be expected to be onsite at least 3 days a week with some home working.

What you will be doing

Directly manage the team to facilitate the production of marketing materials and printed products, ensuring accountability for meeting critical production schedules.
Lead the sourcing, supplier selection, cost negotiation and production of Howdens literature, merchandise and other printed collateral including brochures, flyers, point of sale material, stationery etc.
Manage the complete production cycle, from initial brief interpretation to warehouse delivery, collaborating with in-house teams and external suppliers
Source and maintain relationships with key external suppliers partners, primarily for print and merchandise, to ensure cost savings and value generation in line with budgets.
Ensure consistently high service levels with suppliers, driving continuous improvement initiatives while minimising associated risks.
Work with finance on budgeting, forecasting and actual product cost analysis compared to proposed budget.
Actively participate in proofing and prepress pass processes to maintain high-quality standards.
What we need from you

Demonstrable experience in print production management or a related field
A proven record of achieving cost savings through negotiation/operational change
Being able to demonstrate procurement experience, sourcing and selecting partners through a tender process
Understanding of the wider print production process, including knowledge of printing materials, ink, and paper types.
Experience with print production processes and technologies, including knowledge of different print production techniques and processes such as offset, digital, and large format printing.
Fully immersed in market trends and print industry best practices
Experience managing budgets
Experience managing supplier relationships
Have strong influencing and negotiation skills especially in the face of adversity
Be passionate about creating marketing leading publications / print collateral
Applicants that hold a bachelor's degree in graphic design, print technology, or related field is preferred as is anyone who can bring experienced in Indirect Procurement with a deep understanding of markets and supply chains.
What we can offer you

Competitive salary and company bonus
Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
Car Allowance or Company Car
Private Healthcare
25 days holiday + bank holidays with the option to buy additional days.
Staff Discount
Subsidised lunch at our onsite restaurant
Employee Assistance Programme
Exceptional Reward and Recognition events
About Howdens:

Howdens Joinery is a highly successful FTSE 100 business, with more than 800 depots nationwide and more than 11,000 staff. Last year our sales reached circa 2.3bn, and we continue to experience significant growth and success. Despite our scale, Howdens remains a local business with traditional values.

We are the UK's number one trade kitchen supplier providing thousands of products across kitchens, joinery, and hardware. We have over 800 depots throughout the UK and Europe - making us the first choice for more than 460,000 loyal trade professionals.

As well as the opportunity to develop within a high-profile FTSE 100 company, you will be part of a rewarding organisation recognised for excellence in the workplace in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For .

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