Strategic Sourcing Lead, External Manufacturing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Medical and dental benefits

401k plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Mars Incorporated is seeking a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead external manufacturing category strategy for North America, focusing on contract manufacturing and value delivery.

You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to drive supplier development, governance, and cost optimization, overseeing a substantial spend base. The role emphasizes global category strategy, supplier relationship management, and risk mitigation across a complex supply base, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• 8+ 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.
• Identify and deliver cost savings initiatives and cash improvements.
• Drive supply chain optimization.
• Supplier relationship management.

Skills

Procurement experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Mars Incorporated is seeking a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead external manufacturing category strategy for North America, focusing on contract manufacturing and value delivery.

You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to drive supplier development, governance, and cost optimization, overseeing a substantial spend base. The role emphasizes global category strategy, supplier relationship management, and risk mitigation across a complex supply base, with a strong emphasis on