Global Strategic Sourcing Manager - Contract Manufacturing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Medical & dental benefits

401k plan

Job summary

Mars UK is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to drive sub-category strategies and optimize resources for Mars Snacking North America. You will partner with the Associate Director and Sourcing Managers to lead external manufacturing procurement and supplier development.

You will collaborate cross-functionally, manage >$75M in spend, and advance risk management, cost savings, and supply chain optimization while delivering value for money and supply continuity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience.
• Ability to build relationships with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree minimum.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and implement supply base strategy, including assessing and developing suppliers.
• Benchmarking, leading RFP activity and driving the qualification/implantation of new suppliers.
• Manage supplier governance, including supplier performance auditing.
• Direct oversight of $75M+ in spend.
• Develop and implement contract manufacturing sourcing strategy.
• Identify and develop a supply base.
• Suggest business allocation decisions.
• Manage price, supply, service, legal and IP risks.
• Forecast price volatility and manage variance.
• Identify and deliver cost savings initiatives.
• Drive supply chain optimization.
• Supplier relationship management.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Mars UK is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to drive sub-category strategies and optimize resources for Mars Snacking North America. You will partner with the Associate Director and Sourcing Managers to lead external manufacturing procurement and supplier development.

You will collaborate cross-functionally, manage >$75M in spend, and advance risk management, cost savings, and supply chain optimization while delivering value for money and supply continuity.