Specialist, Strategic Sourcing – Sourcing Excellence

Job Description:

As a Digital Technologies Sourcing Specialist at Mars, you will partner to drive development & implementation of sub-category buying strategies and co-pilot optimization of resources. This role manages both regional and global initiatives by leveraging supplier relationships, while also driving standardization and automation. Ownership of sub-category spend on a global basis will be key, as will heavy x-functional collaboration and close partnership with key stakeholders. 

What are we looking for? 

• Ideally you will have around 5 years’ commercial or purchasing experience, preferably in the areas of services both direct and indirect buying. 

• We want someone who shares our passion for driving value for our business by leveraging various sourcing channels. 

• You’ll also need to hold a Bachelors / master's degree. 

What will be your key responsibilities? 

• Collaborate with Digital Technologies category teams to develop and execute sourcing strategies using the Mars framework and the appropriate tools for the market category. 

• Actively participate as a member of the Sourcing Excellence Team and establish/maintains working relationships with the category managers in the region. 

• Support implementation of 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. 

• Comply with policies, systems & controls.

• Communicate business risk & opportunity.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

• A strong focus on 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.

Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.