About The Role

Specialist, Strategic Sourcing - Marketing & Sales

Key Responsibilities

Procure Marketing & Sales: Ensure pricing, capacity, and service levels align with business commitments and sourcing strategies. Apply a broad range of sourcing tools such as negotiation, e-procurement, stakeholder engagement, and auctions.
Implement Supply Base Strategy: Evaluate and develop suppliers to meet current and future business needs, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
Manage Supply Risk: Ensure robust risk management through well-structured contracts and regular monitoring of financial and service KPIs. Initiate corrective actions when necessary.
Stakeholder Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with Finance and Human Resources Managers and eventually Directors, to support business objectives and foster constructive collaboration.
Drive Stakeholder Engagement: Actively engage with internal customers to understand needs and ensure alignment with sourcing strategies.
Ensure Compliance: Adhere to all relevant policies, systems, and controls throughout the sourcing process.
Provide Market Intelligence: Deliver market and financial insights to support sourcing decisions. Represent the company in external forums to stay informed of industry trends.
Commercial & Ethical Oversight: Manage all commercial, financial, and ethical considerations in collaboration with Marketing & Sales Category Managers.
Contract Management: Utilize appropriate contract frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure service coverage.
Performance Tracking: Maintain and regularly update key performance indicators (KPIs), including savings, payment terms, and other relevant metrics.
Supplier Performance Reviews: Conduct regular performance evaluations for top suppliers to ensure service excellence and continuous improvement.
Supplier Collaboration Initiatives: Identify and lead initiatives such as Supplier Finance, Responsible Sourcing, e-invoicing, and operational process optimization.

Job Specifications & Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related field
Languages: Fluent in Spanish and English (English proficiency is essential, both verbal and written)

Experience & Skills

Minimum of 3 years of experience in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing, preferably within a multinational environment
Familiarity/Experience with Marketing Procurement is a plus
Solid understanding of contract law
Proficiency in SAP and Ariba systems
Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and anticipate the impact of macroeconomic trends on the business environment
Results-oriented mindset; comfortable setting and achieving ambitious targets
Demonstrated business acumen
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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.