Sourcing Excellence Specialist (f/m/x)

Sourcing Excellence Specialist (f/m/x)

in Mars Global Service

Procurement (Commercial) Department

Location: Warsaw

Hybrid working

• Fully virtual recruitment experience *

This role is responsible for leading negotiations, contracting, and sourcing activities across Mars segments and cross-regional spend within defined commercial categories. By driving sourcing initiatives aligned with category strategies, the role enables Category Teams to focus on strategic priorities while driving efficiency and business impact .

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Negotiating on behalf of Mars organization.
• Contracting to be aligned to category strategies managed by Commercial team.
• Providing the first line of escalation on issues between suppliers and the business.
• Conducting negotiations and supplier relationship management for in scope of Commercial categories and spend thresholds for requisitions.
• Securing price, capacity & service levels in line with commitments to the business.
• Ensuring effective risk management of the supply base, through robust contracts and monitoring of financial and other KPIs. Implements corrective actions as appropriate .
• Establishing & maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and their teams to ensure understanding of their needs and to facilitate the appropriate level of challenge.
• Ensuring Compliance with policies, systems, and controls.
• Communicating business risk & opportunity .
• Providing support to Buyers & requisitioners, other departments and stakeholders.
• Collaborating with business stakeholders and Commercial leaders on regional level on defining business requirements.
• Providing insights to category team regarding supplier performance and opportunities within ad hoc purchasing trends.
• Identifying system process Improvements with systems and process for FE assessment.

What are we looking for?

• Highly developed soft skills, including the ability to navigate ambiguity, effectively prioritize your tasks , demonstrate learning agility, and build trusted relationships with stakeholders.
• Ideally tech savvy, with a strong desire to learn.
• Must be a team player who executes with a sense of urgency.
• Fluent English is essential; Polish is a nice to have.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply, procurement, or related field is a plus
• 3+ years of procurement experience including previous contracting experience in general services category is nice to have.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Permanent contract of employment as from the start.
• Attractive financial conditions including Bonuses.
• We will also look after your safety and well-being by offering you rich benefits package including life insurance, Employee Assistance Program fully covered by Mars, and private medical care, MultiBenefit Program and lunch card.
• Extra savings scheme to support You in long perspective.
• Support in career building through personalized development plan.
• On-line shop with attractive discounts on our products that Your family and friend are going to love.
• Possibility to participate in volunteering initiatives during working hours.
• A modern and pet friendly office in the City Center ( Zlote Tarasy building).

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