Commercial Operations Lead - Supply Chain & Procurement

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University access

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is seeking a Manager, Commercial Operations - Raws Accelerator in Chicago to oversee inbound supply chain activities, ensuring reliable material supply and cost-effective procurement strategies. You will drive supplier performance, lead improvement initiatives, and coordinate with manufacturing sites and stakeholders to meet strategic objectives.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, supplier collaboration, and continuous improvement to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in Commercial Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Project Management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and prioritization capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Commercial Operations representative for growth projects, partnering with cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver solutions on time and at optimized cost.
• Lead supply security, value creation, and cash improvement initiatives including supplier sourcing, tender processes, and supplier qualification.
• Drive supplier performance management and continuous improvement, focusing on service, quality, efficiency, and reliability.
• Conduct formal supplier performance reviews and maintain collaboration to address challenges and opportunities.
• Act as the primary Commercial Operations contact for assigned categories and manufacturing sites.
• Lead regular operational meetings with site planners and cross-functional stakeholders to align on supply performance and priorities.
• Support strategic supply chain decisions through data analysis and performance monitoring.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve supply chain processes and supplier performance.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Planning and prioritization

Supply chain knowledge

Procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is seeking a Manager, Commercial Operations - Raws Accelerator in Chicago to oversee inbound supply chain activities, ensuring reliable material supply and cost-effective procurement strategies. You will drive supplier performance, lead improvement initiatives, and coordinate with manufacturing sites and stakeholders to meet strategic objectives.

The role emphasizes data-driven decision making, supplier collaboration, and continuous improvement to support