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?

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in business or science related discipline

• 5 years of experience in Sourcing role; Direct material experience

• Experience working in diverse teams and matrix organizations

• Knowledge and experience with Strategic Sourcing process with the ability to implement the framework in a new product category

• Proven leader who has demonstrated the openness to act as a team player, and situational leadership within peer group to influence business strategy

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; both verbal and written including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization

• Excellent analytical skills for financial assessments and issue identification, along with flexible thinking to adapt to changing markets

• A passion for developing strong relationships with supplier and cross functional stakeholders both domestically and internationally

Preferred:

• MBA

• Vegetables & Grains experience

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Direct oversight of $50M+ spend

• Accountable for setting and executing the Regional Sourcing Strategy for assigned ingredients for Royal Canin North America

• Analyze market trends, identify market developments, and conduct category reviews and benchmarking

• Lead RFP activities to drive competitive price advantage and qualification/implantation of new suppliers

• Create Business Allocation Recommendations and contracts, once approved, to be signed based on the Limits of Authority

• Manage supplier governance, including supplier performance auditing.

• Act as the key point of contact for Supplier Relationship Management within region to fostering enhanced communication and collaboration.

• Ensure the demand of required material volumes for all regional sites are secured and accounted for

• Partner with the Sustainable and Responsible Sourcing Leads at Mars/Royal Canin to uphold and enhance the reputation of Mars and its brands

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

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