Strategic Sourcing Manager - Essential Ingredients

Mars, Incorporated is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Strategic Sourcing Manager – Essential Ingredients to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the global sourcing strategy for essential ingredients and services for a wide variety of business units.To be considered for this role, you should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field plus a minimum of five years of experience in strategic sourcing. In addition, you must demonstrate a track record of strong leadership, influencing, and negotiation skills.If you have a passion for driving strategic sourcing strategies and are looking for an exciting new challenge, this could be the perfect role for you. The ideal candidate will be an innovative thinker and possess excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships both internally and externally.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement global sourcing strategies for essential ingredients and services for a variety of business units.
2. Utilize strong leadership, influencing, and negotiation skills to ensure optimal outcomes.
3. Analyze current market trends and price points to identify cost-saving opportunities.
4. Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure the best value.
5. Monitor supplier performance and develop strategies to reduce costs.
6. Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers and vendors.
7. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure the timely delivery and quality of essential ingredients and services.
8. Stay abreast of industry developments and trends to inform sourcing decisions.
9. Prepare reports and analyze data to track progress and measure success.
10. Ensure compliance with organizational policies and government regulations.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Strategic Sourcing Manager - Essential Ingredients in Chicago, IL, USA is $86,000 to $109,000 per year.

Mars Incorporated is an American global manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products and a provider of animal care services. Mars operates in five business segments around the world: Mars Wrigley Confectionary (headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with US headquarters in Hackettstown and Newark, New Jersey), Petcare (Zaventem, Belgium; Poncitlán and Jalisco, Mexico; Querétaro, Mexico), Food (Rancho Dominguez, California), Drinks (West Chester, Pennsylvania), and Symbioscience (Germantown, Maryland), the company's life sciences division.