Sr Manager, Category - Cans

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

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Senior Manager, Category Lead - Cans to globally own the Mars Snacking cans category strategies. You will partner closely with Sourcing Managers to execute the defined strategy and sourcing approach, and be accountable for strategic supplier relationships and a five-year cost reduction pipeline.

Expect significant cross-functional collaboration with senior stakeholders. Mars offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a company bonus and access to Mars University for

Qualifications

• 8+ years of procurement experience.
• Ability to create and deliver global category strategies.
• Passion for developing 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.
• Manage strategic relationships: serve as the primary business partner for internal stakeholders and lead supplier relationship management.
• Drive category transformation: use market intelligence to identify and lead high-priority, transformational initiatives.

Skills

Procurement experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description:

As a Senior Manager, Category Lead - Cans, you will be globally responsible for the Mars Snacking category strategies for cans. You will partner closely with the Sourcing Managers who will be responsible for executing the strategy and sourcing approach you define. You will be accountable for the key global strategic supplier relationship and developing the cost reduction pipeline for the next five years. Significant cross-functional collaboration with a wide range of senior stakeholders is expected.

What are we looking for?

• 8 years procurement experience


• Ability to create and deliver global category strategies.


• Passion for developing cross-functional and supplier relationships.


• Bachelors degree at a minimum

What will be your key 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.

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. #LI-JH1 #LI-Onsite

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 119,040.00 - USD 163,680.00

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.