Regional Strategic Sourcing Leader — Partnerships

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager, Category Partnerships, to lead regional procurement engagement for North America. You will own category relationships and act as the primary contact for business partners, potentially handling end-to-end sourcing of regional materials.

Role emphasizes regional leadership, collaboration with Mars Global Services, and driving value through analytics, risk management, and supplier performance. Salary reflects market range and bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain/Logistics/Materials Management or Finance or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier/customer management, and business partnering.
• Experience with supplier performance management and relationship management.
• Proficient in strategic sourcing methodology, e-sourcing, and risk management tools.

Responsibilities

• Direct end-to-end sourcing strategy and execution for regionally segmented categories.
• Represent the region to deliver on business objectives and partnerships.
• Ensure delivery against KPIs and SLAs for procurement activities.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Analytics & problem-solving

Communication across levels

Project management

Crisis management

Risk management tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement/SC/Finance

MBA (preferred)

CPSM/CIPS (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

Mars is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager, Category Partnerships, to lead regional procurement engagement for North America. You will own category relationships and act as the primary contact for business partners, potentially handling end-to-end sourcing of regional materials.

Role emphasizes regional leadership, collaboration with Mars Global Services, and driving value through analytics, risk management, and supplier performance. Salary reflects market range and bonus eligibility.