Strategic Sourcing Manager - Contract Manufacturing

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

Job summary

Mars Incorporated is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager in the United States to partner with the Associate Director and Sourcing Managers to develop and implement sub-category buying strategies for contract manufacturing in Mars Snacking North America.

You will manage regional initiatives, optimize supplier relationships, drive standardization, and govern a global sub-category spend. The role requires cross-functional collaboration to deliver value for money and supply chain continuity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with supplier and cross-functional stakeholders domestically and internationally.
• Bachelor's degree (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 and define mitigation approaches.
• Identify and deliver cost savings initiatives and cash improvements.
• Drive supply chain optimization.
• Supplier relationship management.

Skills

Procurement experience

Relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Mars Incorporated is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager in the United States to partner with the Associate Director and Sourcing Managers to develop and implement sub-category buying strategies for contract manufacturing in Mars Snacking North America.

You will manage regional initiatives, optimize supplier relationships, drive standardization, and govern a global sub-category spend. The role requires cross-functional collaboration to deliver value for money and supply chain continuity.