Procurement Operations Manager-Raws

Royal Canin USA Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars in Chicago is seeking an experienced Procurement Operations Manager- Raws to lead categories and a team, creating and maintaining global inbound supply chains for reliable manufacturing. You will champion lean, agile processes and apply supply chain tools to improve performance and reliability.

The role offers collaboration across functions, opportunities to mentor a small team, and a strong development focus through Mars University, with an industry-competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 5 years of procurement / supply chain experience.
• In depth understanding of the supply chain and supplier relationship management.
• Bachelor's degree at a minimum.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and implement risk mitigation strategies, inventory management practices, and continuous improvement programs.
• Responsible for managing high impact categories to supply chain.
• Implementing sourcing strategies, while in parallel supporting capital reduction initiatives.
• Provide coaching and development support for a team of 1-2 indirect reports.
• Develop and perform materials management strategies that balance service levels with inventory and obsolescence minimization.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supply chain experience

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

As a Procurement Operations Manager- Raws at Mars you will lead categories and a team of associates in the creation, implementation and maintenance of global inbound supply chains to enable manufacturing reliability. You'll champion high performing team behaviors and lead a team in applying supply chain tools and processes to create a lean, agile, and reliable inbound network.

What are we looking for?

• 5 years of procurement &/or supply chain experience.
• In depth understanding of the supply chain and supplier relationship management.
• Bachelors degree at a minimum.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• You will recommend and implement risk mitigation strategies, inventory management practices, and continuous improvement programs.
• Responsible for managing high impact categories to supply chain.
• Implementing sourcing strategies, while in parallel supporting capital reduction initiatives.
• Provide coaching and development support for a team of 1-2 indirect reports.
• Develop and perform materials management strategies that balance service levels with inventory and obsolescence minimization.

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