Global Contract Manufacturing Sourcing Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Mars University

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Sr Strategic Sourcing Manager in the US to lead sub-category buying strategies for external manufacturing and drive cross-functional collaboration with key stakeholders. You will own regional initiatives, manage high-value spend, and push standardization and automation across sourcing activities.

Responsibilities include developing supplier bases, leading RFPs, and monitoring supplier performance to ensure value for money and supply chain continuity.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of procurement experience.
• Bachelor's degree at a minimum.
• Strong relationships with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Strategic sourcing for contract manufacturing.
• Develop and implement contract manufacturing sourcing strategy.
• Identify and develop a supply base.
• Manage price, supply, service, legal and IP risks.
• Forecast price volatility and mitigate exposure.
• Drive supplier governance and performance auditing.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Mars is seeking a Sr Strategic Sourcing Manager in the US to lead sub-category buying strategies for external manufacturing and drive cross-functional collaboration with key stakeholders. You will own regional initiatives, manage high-value spend, and push standardization and automation across sourcing activities.

Responsibilities include developing supplier bases, leading RFPs, and monitoring supplier performance to ensure value for money and supply chain continuity.