Sr Manager, Packaging Simplification

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Mars University access

Learning & development support

Job summary

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is seeking a Packaging Simplification, Senior Manager to lead global cost-reduction transformations in the packaging category. You will partner with R&D, Supply and external consultants to set strategic agendas and drive fast execution on key initiatives.

The role is a two-year project aimed at unlocking structural savings and establishing governance for strategic supplier partnerships across Mars, including print methodology and color transformation

Qualifications

• 8 years procurement experience.
• Experience leading global change initiatives.
• Strong supplier relationship management skills.
• Expertise in internal stakeholder communications and management.

Responsibilities

• Spend Better Leadership: Lead global cost-savings program for packaging, partner with R&D, Supply, and consultants to set strategy and drive execution.
• Drive Category Transformation: Lead predefined initiatives including a program on print methodology and color.
• Manage Strategic Relationships: Roll out global strategic deal contracts and governance across Mars Packaging.

Skills

Global change initiatives

Supplier relationships

Internal stakeholder communications

Procurement experience

Job description

Job Description:

As Packaging Simplification, Senior Manager you will help lead a number of critical transformation initiatives in Mars Snacking as our packaging portfolio changes over the coming years. You will be accountable for identifying and delivering global structural cost reduction initiatives, lead critical change initiatives and also set up some of our most critical supplier partnerships up for success from a governance and planning perspective. This role is globally focused and is critical to unlock the change needed in the Packaging category.

This is a 2 year project.

What are we looking for?

• 8 years procurement experience
• Demonstrated ability in leading global change initiatives
• Strong capabilities in supplier relationship management
• Expertise in internal stakeholder communications and management.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Spend Better Leadership: Lead the global program of structural cost savings for the packaging category, partnering with R&D, Supply, third party consultants to set the strategic agenda and drive execution at pace. Unlocking various strategic opportunities.
• Drive Category Transformation: Lead pre-defined strategic initiatives that drive the category forward including a key program on print methodology and color.
• Manage Strategic Relationships: Lead the roll out of global strategic deal contracts and governance across the Mars enterprise within Packaging.

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 119,040.00 - USD 163,680.00