Sr Director, Category Strategy & External Manufacturing
Mars Incorporated
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Job summary
Mars Incorporated in Chicago, IL seeks a Sr Director of Category Management & External Manufacturing to lead strategic sourcing, external manufacturing, and supplier partnerships for the Accelerator Division. You will shape division strategy, drive value creation, and ensure supply continuity across a portfolio of brands.
You will mentor a global sourcing community, influence senior leaders, and deliver cost optimization, risk mitigation, and supplier-led innovation through execution of sourcing
Qualifications
- 12+ years of progressive procurement, sourcing, or commercial leadership experience.
- 5+ years of proven people leadership experience.
- Experience developing and executing sourcing strategies delivering cost optimization and risk mitigation.
- Extensive experience leading complex commercial negotiations and supplier relationships.
- Proven ability to influence senior leaders in a matrixed global organization.
- Strong analytical and financial acumen, including TCO and should-cost analysis.
Responsibilities
- Lead regional sourcing organization for External Manufacturing and related categories.
- Define and execute regional sourcing strategies to deliver value and cost competitiveness.
- Engage with executive stakeholders on sourcing strategies and investments.
- Drive complex negotiations and supplier strategies to strengthen competitiveness and resilience.
- Coach and guide a globally-based sourcing team.
- Set governance for suppliers and monitor KPIs and commitments.
Skills
Education
Job description
Mars Incorporated in Chicago, IL seeks a Sr Director of Category Management & External Manufacturing to lead strategic sourcing, external manufacturing, and supplier partnerships for the Accelerator Division. You will shape division strategy, drive value creation, and ensure supply continuity across a portfolio of brands.
You will mentor a global sourcing community, influence senior leaders, and deliver cost optimization, risk mitigation, and supplier-led innovation through execution of sourcing
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