Consultant, PR ​/ Communications, Marketing ​/ Advertising ​/ PR

Job-ID Reference
26-26869

Remote
50% Remote

Job Title:

Communications Manager

Location:

Lake County, IL - Hybrid Required (M/F Remote - T/W/TH Onsite)

Contract:

Through Dec 2027
Function:
Procurement
Scope of Services:
Professional Communications
Duration:
Immediately thru December 2027
Time Estimate: 20 hours/week
Hybrid

Schedule:

In office 12 out of 20 hours/week
Responsibilities:

• Draft, edit, and finalize external communications to suppliers on behalf of Project Genesis Wave 7-16. (6 supplier communications x 10 waves = 60 total)

• Ensure all communications are written in a professional tone, are factually accurate, action oriented and reflect values and Code of Conduct expectations.

• Email should include what is changing, actions, system and process changes, operational guidance, and specific actions suppliers need to take with Coupa Supplier Portal.

• Coordinate review and approval with Legal, Compliance, Procurement leadership, and other stakeholders as required before external release.

• Coordinate the sending of supplier communications based by Wave aligned to the Change Management Wave calendar.

• Adapt messaging for different Waves, supplier audiences or regions as needed, while ensuring consistency in core content and approval standards.

• Coordinate distribution through approved external Procurement mailbox and ensure communications are sent only to intended external audiences.

• Monitor Procurement Mailbox and supplier responses or escalation needs arising from communications and route issues to the appropriate Procurement or business contacts.

• Support post-send analysis, where applicable, including tracking distribution status, acknowledgements, responses, and follow-up actions.

Qualifications::

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, Communications, Journalism or equivalent

• 6+ years of relevant experience and proven track record of success in managing internal employee or change management communications

• Experience in the healthcare/bio-pharma industry a plus

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with knowledge of emerging communication trends and technologies; social media and executive writing experience a plus

• Strong business acumen with the ability to anticipate company and team needs

• Experience working with senior management and executive presence

• Strong project management skills and ability to multitask
EEO:
“Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of – Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.”