Manager, Strategic Sourcing – Shopper

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.