Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager - Global Capital Projects & Investments
2 days/week at home
Core hours 11–3
Dog friendly
Job Description
Job Description:
Salary: Circa £87,000 - £108,600 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
As a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager within the Global Category Team at Mars, you will drive the end-to-end delivery of global category strategies, sourcing activities and contracting for your sub-category. You will partner with functional stakeholders to understand the needs of the business and develop breakthrough category strategies.
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 partnership with key stakeholders.
What are we looking for?
Proven commercial or purchasing experience, preferably in the areas of services both direct and indirect buying
A passion for driving value for our business by leveraging various sourcing channels
Strong stakeholder management and business partnership experience
Budget management experience.
What will be your key 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 establishes/maintains 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
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with over 130,000 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.
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.
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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
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Brazil
France
Netherlands
United Kingdom
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