About this role
Sr. Manager, External Manufacturing - MS
As a Sr Strategic Sourcing Manager at Mars you will partner closely with the Associate Director and Sourcing Managers to drive development & implementation of sub-category buying strategies and optimization of resources. You’ll manage regional initiatives by leveraging supplier relationships, while also driving standardization and automation. Ownership of sub-category spend on a global basis will be key, as will heavy cross-functional collaboration and close partnership with key stakeholders.
This role is responsible for the strategic procurement of external manufacturing, specifically contract manufacturing for Mars Snacking North America. The job holder will work with cross functional stakeholders and suppliers to deliver value for money and ensure supply chain continuity through implementation of an external manufacturing sourcing strategy, supplier development and supply chain optimization. This role will leverage procurement expertise, risk management and relationship management skills and take ownership of the long-term category strategy.
What are we looking for?
- 8+ years of procurement experience.
- A passion for developing strong relationships with supplier and cross functional stakeholders both domestically and internationally.
- Bachelors degree at a minimum.
What will be your key responsibilities?
You will recommend and implement supply base strategy, including assessing and developing suppliers. Benchmarking, leading RFP activity and driving the qualification/implantation of new suppliers. You will also manage supplier governance, including supplier performance auditing. Direct oversight of $250M in spend.
You will be responsible at a minimum for:
- 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
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.
Benefits at a Glance:
- Industry competitive pay & bonus
- Learning and development support
- Tuition reimbursement
- Pet friendly offices
- Paid time off
- 18 paid weeks off for parental leave in the US
- Up to 23 weeks top-up for parental/maternity leave in Canada
- 5+ days of bereavement leave
- Health & dental package from day 1
- Life insurance & disability coverage
- On-site fitness center
- 401(K) Match/Retirement Savings Plan
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan in Canada
Note: Benefits may vary by role and location.