Procurement Operations Specialist - Packaging & Supply Chain

Mars Incorporated; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars Incorporated in Illinois is seeking a Procurement Operations Category Specialist to manage end-to-end inbound supply chain for packaging materials. You will drive regional/global sourcing strategies, act as the primary factory liaison, and lead risk mitigation and issue resolution with suppliers.

The role is full-time on-site with a focus on building strong supplier relationships and collaborating across Procurement, R&D, and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with internship or 1+ year in supply chain, procurement, or logistics.
• Associate degree plus two or more years of professional experience in supply chain, logistics, or procurement.
• Experience using ERP systems, SAP is a strong plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing indirect goods and services aligned with sourcing plan.
• Identify and manage supplier collaboration initiatives (forecasting, e-invoicing).
• Oversee designated spend and maintain relations with suppliers and internal clients.
• Collaborate with Procurement, R&D and stakeholders on the Packaging category.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

SAP

Supplier relationship

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement/related field

Associate's degree + 2+ years experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

Mars Incorporated in Illinois is seeking a Procurement Operations Category Specialist to manage end-to-end inbound supply chain for packaging materials. You will drive regional/global sourcing strategies, act as the primary factory liaison, and lead risk mitigation and issue resolution with suppliers.

The role is full-time on-site with a focus on building strong supplier relationships and collaborating across Procurement, R&D, and other stakeholders.