Sourcing Manager - Oils, Wheats and Grains

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars in North America is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead Oils, Wheats and Grains procurement, developing category buying strategies and driving execution. Based in Chicago, you will work with the global category manager to support strategy and supplier negotiations.

You will negotiate with suppliers, manage end-to-end contracting, and run large RFPs, coordinating with cross-functional partners domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; 5-8 years procurement experience in multinational Food & Beverage industry.
• Food Industry experience and good understanding of US agriculture and commodity markets preferred.
• Expertise in negotiations, contract management, and running large RFPs.
• Strong ability to develop relationships with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders domestically and internationally.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills; ability to navigate ambiguity; ability to analyze complex market data and drive insights.

Responsibilities

• Execute Sourcing Strategy: leverage market and spend intelligence, lead strategic sourcing events, evaluate supplier proposals, and prepare business award recommendations to activate category strategies.
• Negotiate & Contract for Value: conduct comprehensive analysis with cost modeling, lead supplier negotiations, and manage end-to-end contracting to maximize value.
• Operational & Supplier Management: maintain operational contracts (e.g., in SAP) for accurate pricing and engage in supplier relationship management as defined by segmentation.

Skills

Negotiations

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Market data analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description: Sourcing Manager – Oils, Wheats and Grains

As a Sourcing Manager at Mars, you will work closely with the global category manager & be responsible for sourcing Oils, Wheats and Grain categories for the North America region. Together you will support the development of category buying strategies and lead execution. Drive value by leading strategic sourcing events, negotiations and managing contracts. This position will work with key suppliers, as well as cross-functional partners and key stakeholders.

What are we looking for?

Bachelor’s Degree. 5-8 years of solid procurement experience in multinational Food & Beverage industry. Food Industry Experience as well as good understanding of US agriculture and commodity markets is highly preferred. Expertise in negotiations, contract management and running large RFPs. A passion for developing strong relationships with suppliers and cross functional stakeholders both domestically and internationally. Excellent communication and collaborative skills and ability to navigate through ambiguity, Ability to analyze complex market data / developments and drive insights and actions. Ability to travel approximately 20% (may vary due to business needs).

What will your key responsibilities be?

This role is part of a global sourcing organization responsible for sourcing Oils, Wheats and Grain categories for North America region.

• Execute Sourcing Strategy: Leverage market and spend intelligence, lead strategic sourcing events, evaluate supplier proposals, and prepare business award recommendations to activate category strategies.
• Negotiate & Contract for Value: In partnership with the cost modeling team, conduct comprehensive analysis to inform negotiation strategies, lead supplier negotiations, and manage end-to-end legal contracting to maximize value.
• Operational & Supplier Management: Maintain operational contracts (e.g., in SAP) for accurate pricing and engage in supplier relationship management as defined by segmentation.

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles. Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today. A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment. The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 108,160.00 - USD 148,720.00

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL®, and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.