Communications Manager (Consultant)

Job Title: Communications Manager (Consultant)
Location: 1 N Waukegan Rd, North Chicago, IL 60064
Duration: 18+ months (possible extension)
Hybrid - 3 days onsite & 2 days remote
Pay Range: $45-48/hr

Job Description:
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 (Company) 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.
dapt 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