As a Strategic Sourcing Manager at Mars you will partner closely with the Senior Sourcing Manager and Buyers to drive development & implementation of sub-category buying strategies and co-pilot optimization of resources. You’ll manage both regional and global initiatives by leveraging supplier relationships, while also driving standardization and automation. Ownership of sub-category spend on a global basis will be key, as will heavy x-functional collaboration and close partnership with key stakeholders.
What are we looking for?
3 years of procurement experience.
A passion for developing strong relationships with supplier and cross functional stakeholders both domestically and internationally.
Bachelors degree at a minimum.
What will be your key responsibilities?
You will recommend and implement supply base strategy, including assessing and developing suppliers.
Benchmarking, leading RFP activity and driving the qualification/implantation of new suppliers.
You will also manage supplier governance, including supplier performance auditing.
Direct oversight of ($100m) in spend.
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
