Chocolate & Coatings Sourcing Manager – Global Procurement

• North America - Remote

As the Chocolate & Coatings Sourcing Manager – Global Procurementyou will play a critical role in Mars Health and Wellness’s Procurement organization. You will work collaboratively with cross functional teams (BU Procurement, R&D, Ops, Finance) to support creation of strategies and support KIND, Nature’s Bakery and Tru Fru globally. You will drive business continuity and risk mitigation, collaborate on value leadership/innovation initiatives, be an owner in the SRM process, and deliver in the continuous improvement in the Value Chain.

And this is how you will do it….

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Food Science, or Engineering preferred; MBA or MS a plus.

• 5 + years of relevant working experience, with at least 3 years in a Fortune 500 Procurement organization or equivalent.

• Prior experience in vendor qualification program.

• Prior experience in supplier led innovation.

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multi-functional teams, especially with R&D, Operations, and manufacturing sites.

• Successful execution of strategic sourcing initiatives in multiple Procurement categories.

• Demonstrated track record of implemented year over year cost savings initiatives and ability to develop a cost savings project pipeline.

• Highly analytical and proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel. Proficiency in PowerPoint.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Continued strategic development and execution of integrated business buying strategy for a diverse range of materials achieving cost, cash, quality and service targets. Strategically focused with strategic goals linked to critical business needs

• Rigorously applies the Strategic Sourcing Methodology in order to develop the appropriate procurement strategy and selection of key suppliers

• Lead cost reduction initiatives and continually optimize inbound supply chain and fit for purpose specifications for materials

• Analyze commodity and economic markets; accurately assess supply and demand; identify and manage market risks and opportunities; build buying plan and adjust price risk management strategy based on insights

• Construct and implement buying and hedging strategies; effectively negotiate commercial terms and conditions (MSA/SOW)

• Provide cyclical estimates on buying performances versus pervious cycle, budget and market updates in Commodity Buying Forum

• Accountable for cash delivery from supplier payment terms and deployment of supplier financing where appropriate

• Drive continuous improvement of material quality, specification management and logistics performance of the suppliers

• Represent Procurement at various activity team meetings with timely and accurate information related to innovation

• Influence the external environment for competitive advantage or for the good of the industry

• Be a catalyst for innovation by being the eyes and ears of the company in seeking out new materials, new origins, new opportunities for competitive advantage

• Contract recommendations for Commodities are made by this position

• Responsible for the Supplier Confidential Agreement negotiation, construction and implementation according to the NDA approval process

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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Total rewards at Mars includes base pay, competitive benefits, and annual bonus (if position is eligible). The full-time pay range for this role is:

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.