Manager, Category - Seasonings

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Mars University

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Category Manager for the seasonings portfolio in Chicago to define and own the global category strategy and translate it into actionable sourcing plans. You’ll manage supplier partnerships, drive transformational initiatives, and collaborate cross-functionally to deliver cost, quality, sustainability, and innovation goals.

We value a Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of procurement experience and a passion for stakeholder relationships domestically and internationally, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of procurement experience.
• Experience driving strategic value across cost/cash, quality, sustainability, resilience, and innovation.
• Strong ability to build cross-functional, cross-border supplier relationships and measure value.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category strategy for the seasonings portfolio.
• Manage strategic relationships with internal stakeholders and key suppliers.
• Drive category transformation using market intelligence to lead high-priority initiatives.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description:

As a category manager for the seasonings portfolio, you will:

Develop & Execute Category Strategy

Define and own the long-term global category strategy, translating it into an annual sourcing plan executed by sourcing teams to deliver on cost, cash, resilience, quality, innovation and sustainability goals. Own global category spend and intimately understand financials.

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. Lead cross functional collaboration, realizing the full potential of our supplier partnerships.

Drive Category Transformation

Utilize market intelligence to identify and lead high-priority, transformational initiatives that shape the future direction and success of the category.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelors degree and 5+ years of procurement experience.
• A passion for developing strong relationships with supplier and cross functional stakeholders both domestically and internationally.

Experience driving strategic value to the function/service to the business across all pillars of cost/cash, quality, sustainability, resilience and innovation.

Prowess for deep understanding of business needs, market/category knowledge, development of long-term future back strategies with cross functional collaboration, proactive/differentiated supplier relationship management, clear metrics and value tracking

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 108,160.00 - USD 148,720.00