Strategic Sourcing Lead, Business Partnerships

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Job summary

Mars Incorporated is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager, Business Partnerships, to lead procurement engagements with Mars Snacking North America demand teams. You will own the procurement relationship with strategic cells and serve as the primary contact for business partners.

Preferred candidates hold advanced degrees and CPSM/CIPS certifications; expertise in e-sourcing, risk management, and supplier programs is essential.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in strategic sourcing and business partnering.
• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, SCM/Finance or equivalent.
• Demonstrated cost reduction and working capital improvement.
• Strong supplier performance & relationship management.
• Experience leading in both linear and matrixed environments.

Responsibilities

• Act as Procurement regional contact for Strategic cell teams and provide early insights.
• Bridge between strategic cells and Procurement, coordinating category and sourcing leads.
• Represent Procurement in IBP forums ensuring supply chain risk and sourcing strategies are aligned.
• Apply design-for-value principles to optimize cost, supply resilience, and supplier-led innovation.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier/customer management

Innovation management

Business partnering

Risk management tools

Power BI

SAP

MRP systems

Project management

Financial analytics

Root cause analysis

Crisis management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement/SCM/Finance

Masters degree (preferred)

Tools

Power BI

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

Mars Incorporated is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager, Business Partnerships, to lead procurement engagements with Mars Snacking North America demand teams. You will own the procurement relationship with strategic cells and serve as the primary contact for business partners.

Preferred candidates hold advanced degrees and CPSM/CIPS certifications; expertise in e-sourcing, risk management, and supplier programs is essential.