Global Category Leader: Plastics & Tin Procurement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated in the United States is seeking a Manager, Category Lead - Plastics & Tin to own the long-term global category strategy for rigid plastics and tins. You will partner with Sourcing Managers to execute the strategy and drive cost, resilience and sustainability across regions.

Responsibilities include developing and executing category strategy, managing strategic supplier relationships, and leading transformational initiatives using market intelligence to shape future category

Qualifications

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

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

Supplier relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Mars, Incorporated in the United States is seeking a Manager, Category Lead - Plastics & Tin to own the long-term global category strategy for rigid plastics and tins. You will partner with Sourcing Managers to execute the strategy and drive cost, resilience and sustainability across regions.

Responsibilities include developing and executing category strategy, managing strategic supplier relationships, and leading transformational initiatives using market intelligence to shape future category