Strategic Sourcing Manager, Category Partnerships
Core
Lead regional procurement engagement and own the Procurement relationship with assigned strategic sourcing categories for Mars Snacking North America.
Role type
Senior strategic sourcing manager (category partnerships)
Builds
Regional sourcing strategies and supplier/customer management programs
Domain
Consumer packaged goods / Strategic sourcing
Required skills
Strategic sourcing methodology, supplier performance & relationship management, risk management tools, project management, business financials, analytics, crisis management, conflict resolution, Power BI, SAP, MRP systems
Preferred skills
MBA or Master's degree, CPSM, CIPs
Technologies
Power BI, SAP, MRP
Responsibilities
Direct end-to-end sourcing strategy and execution for regionally segmented categories; Act as primary strategic liaison between region, center of excellence, and Mars Global Services; Ensure partners are held accountable for KPIs and SLAs for Procurement activities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC