Senior Category Manager - Global Sourcing (Seasonings)

mars; United States; On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Category Manager for the seasonings portfolio to lead the global category strategy and annual sourcing plan. You will work with sourcing teams to deliver on cost, quality, resilience, and sustainability goals, while owning the category spend.

You will build and manage strategic supplier relationships, collaborate across functions domestically and internationally, and drive transformational initiatives informed by market intelligence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and 5+ years of procurement experience.
• Strong relationships with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders domestically and internationally.
• Ability to translate business needs into long-term strategies with measurable value.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the global category strategy and annual sourcing plan.
• Lead strategic relationships with key suppliers to drive innovation.
• Identify and lead high-priority category transformation initiatives.

Skills

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Supplier relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Mars is seeking a Category Manager for the seasonings portfolio to lead the global category strategy and annual sourcing plan. You will work with sourcing teams to deliver on cost, quality, resilience, and sustainability goals, while owning the category spend.

You will build and manage strategic supplier relationships, collaborate across functions domestically and internationally, and drive transformational initiatives informed by market intelligence.