Manager, Sourcing - Packaging

Mars • Chicago, IL

8d • $108,160 - $148,720

About The Position

As a Strategic Sourcing Manager at Mars, you will partner closely with the Senior Sourcing Manager and Buyers to develop and implement sub-category buying strategies and optimize resources. You will manage regional and global initiatives by leveraging supplier relationships while driving standardization and automation. The role owns sub-category spend globally and involves extensive cross-functional collaboration and close partnership with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities include executing sourcing strategies using market and spend intelligence, leading sourcing events, evaluating supplier proposals, and preparing business award recommendations. You will work with the cost modeling team to analyze opportunities, shape negotiation strategies, lead supplier negotiations, and manage end-to-end legal contracting. You will also maintain operational contracts, such as in SAP, to ensure pricing accuracy and manage supplier relationships according to segmentation.

Mars offers the opportunity to work with diverse Associates guided by its Five Principles and to contribute to a purpose-driven company. The company describes a strong focus on learning and development from day one, including access to Mars University, as well as a competitive salary and benefits package that includes a company bonus.

Requirements

• 6–8 years of solid procurement experience; FMCG experience is preferred.
• Good understanding of the regional FMCG packaging market and industry.
• Expertise in negotiations, contract management, and leading large RFPs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Ability to analyze complex market data and developments and drive insights and actions.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Ability and interest in developing strong relationships with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders domestically and internationally.
• Bachelor’s degree at a minimum.

Nice To Haves

• FMCG procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sub-category buying strategies in partnership with the Senior Sourcing Manager and Buyers.
• Optimize resources and lead regional and global initiatives, driving standardization and automation.
• Own sub-category spend globally and collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Use market and spend intelligence to lead strategic sourcing events, evaluate supplier proposals, and prepare business award recommendations.
• Partner with the cost modeling team to conduct analysis and inform negotiation strategies.
• Lead supplier negotiations and manage end-to-end legal contracting to maximize value.
• Maintain operational contracts, including in SAP, to ensure accurate pricing.
• Manage supplier relationships according to segmentation.

Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary and benefits package.
• Company bonus.
• Medical and dental benefits.
• Participation in a 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off benefits.
• Learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager