Strategic Sourcing Manager

Strategic Sourcing Manager

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 cross-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