Strategic Sourcing Lead, External Manufacturing

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

Job summary

Mars Incorporated is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager for External Manufacturing (Finance) to lead contract manufacturing sourcing and spend ownership. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive value, standardize processes, and optimize resources while managing supplier relationships and risk.

The role requires strategic procurement expertise, supplier development, and a global perspective with a hybrid work arrangement and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience.
• A passion for developing strong relationships with supplier and cross functional stakeholders both domestically and internationally.
• Bachelor’s degree at a minimum.

Responsibilities

• Strategic sourcing for contract manufacturing.
• Develop and implement contract manufacturing sourcing strategy.
• Identify and develop a supply base.
• Recommend business allocation.
• Manage price, supply, service, legal and intellectual property risks.
• Forecast price volatility, define means to protect the business against the volatility and manage variance.
• Identify and deliver cost savings initiatives and cash improvements.
• Drive supply chain optimization.
• Supplier relationship management.

Skills

Procurement experience

Stakeholder relationships

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Mars Incorporated is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager for External Manufacturing (Finance) to lead contract manufacturing sourcing and spend ownership. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive value, standardize processes, and optimize resources while managing supplier relationships and risk.

The role requires strategic procurement expertise, supplier development, and a global perspective with a hybrid work arrangement and comprehensive benefits.