Seasonings Category Manager: Strategy & Sourcing

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

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