Global Category Lead: Plastics & Tin Procurement

Mars UK; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars UK is seeking a Manager, Category Lead - Plastics & Tin to lead global category strategies for rigid plastics and tins. You will partner with Sourcing Managers to execute the strategy and develop the cost reduction pipeline for the next five years with cross-functional teams across regions.

Key responsibilities include defining long-term strategy, delivering an annual sourcing plan, managing strategic supplier relationships, and leading category transformation using market intelligence

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Manage Strategic Relationships: Serve as the primary business partner for internal stakeholders and lead strategic relationship management for key suppliers to drive innovation and development.
• Drive Category Transformation: Utilize market intelligence to identify and lead high-priority, transformational initiatives that shape the future direction and success of the category.

Skills

Procurement experience

Global category strategies

Cross-functional relationships

Supplier relationship development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Mars UK is seeking a Manager, Category Lead - Plastics & Tin to lead global category strategies for rigid plastics and tins. You will partner with Sourcing Managers to execute the strategy and develop the cost reduction pipeline for the next five years with cross-functional teams across regions.

Key responsibilities include defining long-term strategy, delivering an annual sourcing plan, managing strategic supplier relationships, and leading category transformation using market intelligence