Strategic Procurement & Supply Ops Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

401k plan

Job summary

Mars Incorporated, Accelerator division, is seeking a Manager of Commercial Operations to oversee mid- and long-term inbound supply chain activities, ensuring reliable supply of raw materials and ingredients for manufacturing. You will drive supplier-enabled growth, cost and risk reduction, and commercial procurement strategies while balancing cost, service, quality, and continuity.

As the primary contact for suppliers, you will conduct performance reviews, coordinate cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and prioritization capabilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Commercial Operations representative for growth projects with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Lead supply security, value creation, and cash-improvement initiatives including supplier sourcing and tender processes.
• Drive supplier performance management and continuous improvement focused on service, quality, efficiency, and reliability.
• Conduct formal supplier performance reviews and maintain ongoing collaboration with suppliers to address challenges.
• Act as the primary Commercial Operations contact for assigned categories and manufacturing sites.
• Lead regular operational meetings with site planners and stakeholders to align on performance, priorities, risks, and mitigation plans.
• Support strategic supply chain decisions through data analysis and business insights.
• Partner with stakeholders to improve supply chain processes and supplier performance.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Planning & prioritization

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Mars Incorporated, Accelerator division, is seeking a Manager of Commercial Operations to oversee mid- and long-term inbound supply chain activities, ensuring reliable supply of raw materials and ingredients for manufacturing. You will drive supplier-enabled growth, cost and risk reduction, and commercial procurement strategies while balancing cost, service, quality, and continuity.

As the primary contact for suppliers, you will conduct performance reviews, coordinate cross-functional