Strategic Sourcing Manager, Category Partnerships

Mars•Chicago, IL

5d•$108,160 - $148,720•Onsite

About The Position

The Strategic Sourcing Manager, Category Partnerships will lead regional procurement engagement with the global Strategic Sourcing Categories across Direct and Indirect categories on behalf of Mars Snacking North America (MSNA). This Associate will own the Procurement relationship with assigned strategic sourcing categories, and act as the primary point of contact for related business partners. This role may also be responsible for the end-to-end sourcing of regional materials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain/Logistics/Materials Management or Finance and/or the equivalent combination of education and work experience
5-10 years of experience with strategic sourcing, supplier/customer management, innovation management and business partnering
Supplier Performance & Relationship Management
Strong experiences in strategic sourcing methodology, e-sourcing, state-of-the-art risk management tools and supplier management programs
Excellent communication skills across all levels within the business
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

MBA or other Master’s degree
CPSM, CIPs or equivalent

Responsibilities

Directs the end-to-end sourcing strategy and execution for all regionally segmented categories.
Provides critical leadership in representation of the region to deliver on key business objectives.
Acts as the primary strategic liaison between the region, center of excellence and Mars Global Services, championing regional needs and priorities.
Ensures partners are held accountable for delivering against key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) for Procurement related activities and objectives.