Global Sourcing Lead, Flavors & Color Ingredients

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mars University access

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars Snacking is seeking a Sourcing Manager – Colors, Flavors, Gum Ingredients & Essentials to lead sub-category sourcing across a regional and global spend portfolio exceeding $100M. Translate global category strategies into robust execution plans that optimize cost, quality, service, and supply resilience.

You will champion negotiations, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate with Global Category Leads, R&D, SQA, Supply, and Finance to deliver on business priorities while ensuring

Qualifications

• Degree in Business or Supply Chain with 5–8 years of strategic sourcing experience in FMCG or Food & Beverage.
• Proven track record leading negotiations, RFPs, and end-to-end contract execution.
• Strong agility and communication skills to navigate within a global matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end sourcing events (RFx design, market and spend intelligence, supplier evaluations).
• Draft robust BARs aligned with strategic procurement frameworks and drive value.
• Lead commercial negotiations and execute regional/global contracts and SLAs.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiations

RFPs

Contract execution

Stakeholder communication

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Supply Chain

Job description

Mars Snacking is seeking a Sourcing Manager – Colors, Flavors, Gum Ingredients & Essentials to lead sub-category sourcing across a regional and global spend portfolio exceeding $100M. Translate global category strategies into robust execution plans that optimize cost, quality, service, and supply resilience.

You will champion negotiations, manage supplier relationships, and collaborate with Global Category Leads, R&D, SQA, Supply, and Finance to deliver on business priorities while ensuring