Strategic Sourcing Manager, 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

Job Description:

Strategic Sourcing Manager, Business Partnerships

will lead procurement engagement with the business demand teams in Mars Snacking North America (MSNA). This Associate will own the Procurement relationship with assigned strategic cells/product group, and act as the primary point of contact for related business partners.

What are we looking for?

Minimum:

• 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

Preferred:

• Masters degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance
• CPSM, CIPs or equivalent
• Experience in commodity markets and/or materials sourcing preferred

What will be your key 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.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits.Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 108,160.00 - USD 148,720.00