Strategic Sourcing & Negotiations Specialist

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Private medical care

MultiBenefit Program

Lunch card

Extra savings scheme

Career development plan

Discounts on Mars products

Volunteering initiatives

Pet-friendly office

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates in Warsaw is seeking a Sourcing Excellence Specialist (f/m/x) to lead negotiations, contracting and cross-regional sourcing within defined commercial categories. This hybrid role supports the Commercial team and Category Teams to drive efficiency and impact.

You will manage supplier relationships, secure price and service levels, and ensure risk management with robust contracts. Fluent English is essential; Polish is a plus.

Qualifications

• 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 contracting experience in general services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate on Mars' behalf with suppliers.
• Contract according to category strategies managed by Commercial team.
• Escalate issues between suppliers and the business as first line of defense.
• Conduct negotiations and supplier relationship management within Commercial categories.
• Secure price, capacity and service levels aligned with business commitments.
• Manage risks with robust contracts and monitor KPIs.
• Engage stakeholders to understand needs and provide challenge where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with policies, systems and controls.
• Communicate business risk and opportunity to teams.
• Support Buyers, requisitioners and other departments.
• Collaborate regionally on defining business requirements.
• Provide insights on supplier performance and purchasing trends.

Skills

Soft skills

Team player

Fluent English

Polish language

Learning agility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates in Warsaw is seeking a Sourcing Excellence Specialist (f/m/x) to lead negotiations, contracting and cross-regional sourcing within defined commercial categories. This hybrid role supports the Commercial team and Category Teams to drive efficiency and impact.

You will manage supplier relationships, secure price and service levels, and ensure risk management with robust contracts. Fluent English is essential; Polish is a plus.