Global Packaging Sourcing Specialist

Mars UK; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Sourcing Specialist - Packaging in Chicago, IL to own packaging subcategories and drive strategic sourcing initiatives. You will lead RFQs/RFPs, analyze spend data and supplier proposals, and partner with cross‑functional teams to deliver value and continuity.

The role requires strong analytics, negotiation skills and the ability to balance cost, quality, sustainability and service in a fast‑moving environment within a global company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience.
• Experience leading RFQs/RFPs and supplier evaluation.
• Experience preparing for supplier negotiations and contracting.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret spend, pricing and market data.
• Ability to balance cost, quality, service and sustainability in sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned packaging subcategories, sourcing initiatives and workstreams with increasing independence.
• Lead competitive RFQs and RFPs from market analysis through supplier engagement and award recommendation.
• Analyze spend, supplier proposals, cost drivers and market indices to identify opportunities and risks.
• Develop sourcing scenarios and business cases balancing value, service, quality and sustainability.
• Partner with cost‑modeling and business teams to prepare negotiation strategies and lead supplier negotiations.
• Maintain pricing and commercial agreements following sourcing events.
• Build productive supplier relationships and support segmentation and portfolio optimization.
• Collaborate across Procurement, Operations, Supply, R&D, Quality and Finance to implement decisions and deliver commitments.
• Support regional and global sourcing initiatives including standardization, analytics and continuous improvement.

Skills

RFQ/RFP leadership

Spend analytics

Negotiation support

Supplier relationship

Cross-functional collaboration

Sourcing strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Mars is seeking a Sourcing Specialist - Packaging in Chicago, IL to own packaging subcategories and drive strategic sourcing initiatives. You will lead RFQs/RFPs, analyze spend data and supplier proposals, and partner with cross‑functional teams to deliver value and continuity.

The role requires strong analytics, negotiation skills and the ability to balance cost, quality, sustainability and service in a fast‑moving environment within a global company.