Packaging Sourcing Strategist — Global Procurement

Mars Incorporated; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Learning & development opportunities

Job summary

Mars Incorporated is seeking a Sourcing Specialist - Packaging in Chicago, IL. You will own packaging subcategories, lead RFQs/RFPs, analyze spend and supplier proposals, and develop competitive strategies that balance cost, quality, service and sustainability.

You will collaborate with internal teams to prepare negotiation strategies, drive end-to-end contracting, and maintain pricing and agreements. A strong background in packaging or FMCG sourcing is preferred, with a focus on delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience.
• Experience leading RFQs/RFPs and supplier evaluation.
• Experience in supplier negotiations and contracting.
• Strong analytical skills interpreting spend, pricing and market data.
• Ability to balance cost, quality, service, and sustainability in sourcing decisions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management in a fast-paced environment.
• Packaging, FMCG/CPG, direct-materials or global sourcing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned packaging subcategories and sourcing initiatives with increasing independence.
• Lead competitive RFQs and RFPs from market analysis through award recommendation.
• Analyze spend, proposals, cost drivers and market indices to identify opportunities and risks.
• Develop sourcing scenarios and business cases balancing value, service and sustainability.
• Prepare negotiation strategies and lead supplier negotiations and contracts.
• Maintain pricing and commercial agreements post-sourcing events.
• Build supplier relationships and support performance management and portfolio optimization.
• Collaborate across procurement, operations, R&D, quality and finance to implement decisions.
• Support regional and global sourcing initiatives, including standardization and automation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Independent work

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Mars Incorporated is seeking a Sourcing Specialist - Packaging in Chicago, IL. You will own packaging subcategories, lead RFQs/RFPs, analyze spend and supplier proposals, and develop competitive strategies that balance cost, quality, service and sustainability.

You will collaborate with internal teams to prepare negotiation strategies, drive end-to-end contracting, and maintain pricing and agreements. A strong background in packaging or FMCG sourcing is preferred, with a focus on delivering