Strategic Sourcing Manager | Flexible Packaging

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Santiago de Querétaro; Híbrido; MXN 400,000 - 600,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading global food company in Santiago de Querétaro seeks a talented individual to lead sourcing initiatives related to flexible packaging. This role requires collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders and a focus on value creation, supply security, and sustainable practices. Candidates should have a university degree in business and 1-2 years of sourcing experience. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Servicios

Best-in-class learning and development support

Access to Mars University

Industry competitive salary and benefits package

Formación

• 1-2 years sourcing experience.
• Ability to develop relationships with key business partners and suppliers.
• Ability to travel (20% of time expected).

Responsabilidades

• Drive value across cost, supply security, and sustainability.
• Provide analysis of spend data and industry dynamics.
• Manage the planning and launch of RFIs, RFPs, and eAuctions.

Conocimientos

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Thinking

Problem Solving

Educación

University degree in business or related discipline

Herramientas

eProcurement tools

eSourcing technology tools

Descripción del empleo

Job Description:

This position is responsible for leading sourcing initiatives related to Flexible Packaging for the region.

This position will:

• Be responsible for the category performance of flexible packaging and implementing the strategy focussing on Value Creation, Supply Security, Supplier Partnerships and Sustainability. This will need to be aligned with other functions including R&D, Quality, Operations and Finance

• Identify and deliver savings, efficiency, growth and sustainability opportunities

• Work closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver transformational projects

• Work closely with suppliers to maintain, and where appropriate, improve relationships

• Work as part of a global team to leverage further opportunities

• Forecast pricing for annual budgeting cycle

What are we looking for?

• Education: University degree in business or related discipline

• Experience: 1-2 years Sourcing experience

• Skills: Communication, Negotiation, Stakeholder Management, Peer Relationships, Drive for Results, Analytical Thinking, Problem Solving

• Ability to develop relationships with key business partners and suppliers

• Technology-savvy to leverage eProcurement and eSourcing tools

• Ability to travel (anticipated to be 20% of your time)

What will be your key responsibilities?

• This is a highly visible position which will drive value across cost, supply security and sustainability

• Provide analysis of spend data and industry dynamics to prioritize and launch sourcing initiatives

• Prepare and present business cases and should-cost models

• Manage the planning and launch of RFIs, RFPs and eAuctions (to include eSourcing technology tools)

• Develop and execute supplier negotiation strategies

• Manage supplier selection process and provide data to ensure informed selection decisions

• Identify, scope, and execute material simplification and supply chain efficiency projects

• Build relationships with key stakeholders and develops business cases for new spend management opportunities

• Develop and execute implementation plans to ensure sourcing benefits are fully realized by working closely with cross-functional colleagues.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.

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.

• Best-in-class 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.