Manager, Sourcing - Packaging

Mars•Chicago, IL

4d•$71,200 - $97,900

About The Position

As a Strategic Sourcing Manager at Mars, you will partner closely with the Senior Sourcing Manager and Buyers to drive development and implementation of sub-category buying strategies and co-pilot optimization of resources. You’ll manage both regional and global 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.

Requirements

6-8 years of solid procurement experience (FMCG preferred)
Good understanding of the regional FMCG Packaging market and industry.
Expertise in negotiations, contract management, and leading large RFPs.
Excellent communication skills, collaborative, and ability to navigate through ambiguity.
Ability to analyze complex market data / developments and drive insights and actions.
Strong financial acumen.
A passion for developing strong relationships with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders both domestically and internationally.
Bachelor's degree at a minimum.

Responsibilities

Leveraging market and spend intelligence, lead strategic sourcing events, evaluate supplier proposals, and prepare business award recommendations to activate category strategies.
In partnership with the cost modeling team, conduct comprehensive analysis to inform negotiation strategies, lead supplier negotiations, and manage end-to-end legal contracting to maximize value.
Maintain operational contracts (e.g., in SAP) for accurate pricing and engage in supplier relationship management as defined by segmentation.