Senior Global Cans Category Strategy Lead

Mars; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 119,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Senior Manager, Category Lead - Cans to own the global category strategy for Mars Snacking cans and partner with sourcing teams to translate strategy into action.

You will manage strategic supplier relationships, drive cost reductions, and lead transformational initiatives across regions, ensuring resilience, quality, and sustainability. The role emphasizes development with Mars University resources and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of procurement experience.
• Bachelor's degree minimum.
• Ability to create and deliver global category strategies.
• Passion for cross-functional and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Global Category Lead of Global Cans for Mars Snacking.
• Develop & Execute Category Strategy: Define and own the long-term global category strategy, translating it into an annual sourcing plan executed by regional sourcing teams to deliver on cost, cash, resilience, quality, innovation and sustainability goals.
• Manage Strategic Relationships: Serve as the primary business partner for internal stakeholders and lead strategic relationship management for key suppliers to drive innovation and development.
• Drive Category Transformation: Utilize market intelligence to identify and lead high-priority, transformational initiatives that shape the future direction and success of the category.

Skills

Procurement experience

Global category strategies

Supplier relationships

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Mars is seeking a Senior Manager, Category Lead - Cans to own the global category strategy for Mars Snacking cans and partner with sourcing teams to translate strategy into action.

You will manage strategic supplier relationships, drive cost reductions, and lead transformational initiatives across regions, ensuring resilience, quality, and sustainability. The role emphasizes development with Mars University resources and a competitive compensation package.