Sr Manager, Category Lead - Peanuts

Mars • Chicago, IL

380d • $117,808 - $161,984

About The Position

As a Sr. Manager- Category Lead- Peanuts (Strategic Sourcing Senior Manager) at Mars you will manage sourcing categories for direct materials at a global and regional level. The primary focus will be on strategy creation/planning, and execution to deliver long term competitive advantage by maximizing value for money and protecting the business. You will also manage regional and some global initiatives by leveraging supplier relationships and strategic partnerships to drive standardization across both regions and segments.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience with supplier/customer management.
• A passion for driving value for our business by leveraging various sourcing channels.
• Bachelors degree at a minimum.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies using the Mars framework and the appropriate tools for the market category.
• Actively participate as a member of the Global Category Team and establish/maintain working relationships with the category operational buying managers in the region.
• Develop and implement regional/global contracts and related Service Level Agreements including securing price, volume rebates, capacity, and service levels.
• Build sourcing category expertise to provide market and financial insights and inputs to the operating plan.

Benefits

• Best-in-class 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.
• Participation in 401k plan and paid time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees