Strategic Sourcing Manager, Business Partnerships

Mars•Chicago, IL

6d•$108,160 - $148,720•Onsite

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Manager, Business Partnerships will lead procurement engagement with the business demand teams in Mars Snacking North America (MSNA). This Associate will own the Procurement relationship with assigned strategic cells/product group, and act as the primary point of contact for related business partners.

Requirements

5-10 years of experience with strategic sourcing, supplier/customer management, innovation management and business partnering
Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain/Logistics/Materials Management or Finance and/or the equivalent combination of education and work experience
Total Delivered Cost Reduction and Working Capital Improvements
Supplier Performance & Relationship Management
Adapts and executes functional or departmental business plans and contributes to the development of functional strategy
A passion for driving value for our business by leveraging various sourcing channels
Strong experiences in strategic sourcing methodology, e-sourcing, state-of-the-art risk management tools and supplier management programs.
Strong People Leadership experience in both linear and matrixed environments
Strong project management experience with deep expertise in business financials, analytics & problem-solving
Strong crisis management and conflict resolution skills with demonstrated ability to identify “root causes” of issues and determine course of action to meet short- and long-term business needs.
Experience in managing dynamic business environments, where price stability, supply availability, and potential business outcomes are under continuous pressure and change.
Proficient in Power BI, SAP and MRP systems

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance
CPSM, CIPs or equivalent
Experience in commodity markets and/or materials sourcing preferred

Responsibilities

Acts as the Procurement regional point of contact for Strategic cell teams, providing early Procurement insights and supply-side considerations during the initial design and development phases of the product lifecycle.
Serves as the primary bridge between strategic cells and the broader Procurement organization. Ensures project success by identifying and engaging the appropriate category and sourcing leads as new products progress towards commercialization and launch.
Represents the Procurement function in key Integrated Business Planning (IBP) forums ensuring that Procurement viability, supply chain risk, and sourcing strategies are incorporated into the long-term product portfolio roadmap.
Champions the application of design-for-value principles within the cell teams, influencing material and design choices to optimize for cost, supply resilience, and supplier-led innovation, thereby shaping the commercial success and feasibility of new products.