Global Strategic Sourcing Manager, Contract Manufacturing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates in Chicago seeks a Sr Strategic Sourcing Manager to drive development and implementation of sub-category buying strategies and optimize resources across global external manufacturing.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives with stakeholders, manage a $250M spend, and build supplier relationships to deliver value, cost savings, and supply chain continuity, including contract manufacturing for Mars Snacking North America.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Strategic sourcing for contract manufacturing and developing sourcing strategies.
• Develop and implement sub-category sourcing plans and supplier qualification.
• Manage supplier governance and oversight of spend, with a focus on cost savings and risk management.
• Direct oversight of $250M in spend and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates in Chicago seeks a Sr Strategic Sourcing Manager to drive development and implementation of sub-category buying strategies and optimize resources across global external manufacturing.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives with stakeholders, manage a $250M spend, and build supplier relationships to deliver value, cost savings, and supply chain continuity, including contract manufacturing for Mars Snacking North America.