Global Plastics & Tin Category Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Manager, Category Lead - Plastics & Tin to lead global category strategies for rigid plastics and tins. You will partner with Sourcing Managers who will execute the strategy and manage key supplier relationships.

The role focuses on developing a cost-reduction pipeline over the next five years with cross-functional collaboration across stakeholders. A minimum of 5 years in procurement and a Bachelor's degree are required, with competitive pay and benefits.

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 strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Mars is seeking a Manager, Category Lead - Plastics & Tin to lead global category strategies for rigid plastics and tins. You will partner with Sourcing Managers who will execute the strategy and manage key supplier relationships.

The role focuses on developing a cost-reduction pipeline over the next five years with cross-functional collaboration across stakeholders. A minimum of 5 years in procurement and a Bachelor's degree are required, with competitive pay and benefits.