Global Cans Category Lead: Strategy, Sourcing & Growth

Mars Incorporated; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 119,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical & dental benefits

Company bonus

Mars University learning

Job summary

Mars Incorporated in the United States is seeking a Senior Manager, Category Lead - Cans to drive global category strategies for Mars Snacking cans and align with regional sourcing teams.

You will partner with Sourcing Managers to execute the strategy, manage strategic supplier relationships, and lead high-priority initiatives to improve cost, quality, resilience, innovation and sustainability across the globe.

Qualifications

• 8 years procurement experience
• Ability to create and deliver global category strategies
• Passion for developing cross-functional and supplier relationships

Responsibilities

• Global Category Lead of Global Cans for Mars Snacking.
• Develop & Execute Category Strategy: Define and own the long-term global category strategy, translating it into an annual sourcing plan executed by regional sourcing teams to deliver on cost, cash, resilience, quality, innovation and sustainability goals.

Skills

Procurement experience

Global category strategies

Cross-functional relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Mars Incorporated in the United States is seeking a Senior Manager, Category Lead - Cans to drive global category strategies for Mars Snacking cans and align with regional sourcing teams.

You will partner with Sourcing Managers to execute the strategy, manage strategic supplier relationships, and lead high-priority initiatives to improve cost, quality, resilience, innovation and sustainability across the globe.