Strategic Sourcing Lead, Business Partnerships

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager, Business Partnerships to lead procurement engagements with MSNA demand teams. You will own relationships with assigned strategic cells and serve as the central contact for related business partners.

The role requires strong sourcing, financial analytics, and leadership skills to drive cost reductions, supplier performance, and value creation across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience with strategic sourcing, supplier/customer management, innovation management and business partnering
• Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain/Logistics/Materials Management or Finance and/or the equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Total Delivered Cost Reduction and Working Capital Improvements
• Supplier Performance & Relationship Management
• Adapts and executes functional or departmental business plans and contributes to the development of functional strategy
• A passion for driving value for our business by leveraging various sourcing channels
• Strong experiences in strategic sourcing methodology, e-sourcing, state-of-the-art risk management tools and supplier management programs.
• Strong People Leadership experience in both linear and matrixed environments
• Strong project management experience with deep expertise in business financials, analytics & problem-solving
• Strong crisis management and conflict resolution skills with demonstrated ability to identify “root causes” of issues and determine course of action to meet short- and long-term business needs.
• Experience in managing dynamic business environments, where price stability, supply availability, and potential business outcomes are under continuous pressure and change.
• Proficient in Power BI, SAP and MRP systems

Responsibilities

• Acts as the Procurement regional point of contact for Strategic cell teams, providing early Procurement insights and supply-side considerations during the initial design and development phases of the product lifecycle.
• Serves as the primary bridge between strategic cells and the broader Procurement organization. Ensures project success by identifying and engaging the appropriate category and sourcing leads as new products progress towards commercialization and launch.
• Represents the Procurement function in key Integrated Business Planning (IBP) forums ensuring that Procurement viability, supply chain risk, and sourcing strategies are incorporated into the long-term product portfolio roadmap.
• Champions the application of design-for-value principles within the cell teams, influencing material and design choices to optimize for cost, supply resilience, and supplier-led innovation, thereby shaping the commercial success and feasibility of new products.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier relationship management

Power BI

SAP

MRP systems

Project management

Financial analytics

Leadership

Crisis management

Conflict resolution

Risk management tools

Sourcing channels

Education

Bachelor's degree in Procurement / Supply Chain / Logistics / Finance

Master's degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain / Finance

CPSM / CIPSM equivalent

Tools

Power BI

SAP

MRP systems

Job description

Mars is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager, Business Partnerships to lead procurement engagements with MSNA demand teams. You will own relationships with assigned strategic cells and serve as the central contact for related business partners.

The role requires strong sourcing, financial analytics, and leadership skills to drive cost reductions, supplier performance, and value creation across the product lifecycle.