Sr Manager, Category - Cans
Mars•Chicago, IL
•$119,040 - $163,680•Onsite
About The Position
As a Senior Manager, Category Lead - Cans, you will be globally responsible for the Mars Snacking category strategies for cans. You will partner closely with the Sourcing Managers who will be responsible for executing the strategy and sourcing approach you define. You will be accountable for the key global strategic supplier relationship and developing the cost reduction pipeline for the next five years. Significant cross-functional collaboration with a wide range of senior stakeholders is expected.
Requirements
- 8 years procurement experience
- Ability to create and deliver global category strategies.
- Passion for developing cross-functional and supplier relationships.
- Bachelors degree at a minimum
Responsibilities
- Global Category Lead of Global Cans for Mars Snacking.
- Develop & Execute Category Strategy: Define and own the long-term global category strategy, translating it into an annual sourcing plan executed by regional sourcing teams to deliver on cost, cash, resilience, quality, innovation and sustainability goals.
- Manage Strategic Relationships: Serve as the primary business partner for internal stakeholders and lead strategic relationship management for key suppliers to drive innovation and development.
- Drive Category Transformation: Utilize market intelligence to identify and lead high-priority, transformational initiatives that shape the future direction and success of the category.
Benefits
- company bonus
- medical and dental benefits
- participation in 401k plan
- paid time off benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
