Strategic Sourcing Manager - Essential Ingredients

At Mars, Incorporated, we are looking for an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager - Essential Ingredients to join our team. This individual will be a key member of the Supply Chain and Procurement team, responsible for driving cost, quality, and service improvements in the areas of essential ingredients. The successful candidate will have a collaborative approach, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to think strategically.The ideal candidate for this position will have a degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering and 5+ years of Strategic Sourcing experience. They must have a proven track record of successfully driving cost savings, managing supply chain risk, and leading team-oriented projects. The successful candidate will have an eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to think strategically. Additionally, they must be comfortable in a collaborative, fast-paced, and ever-changing environment.If you are a motivated and results-oriented individual who is eager to take on this challenging role, we would love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

1. Identify and execute strategic sourcing initiatives to drive cost savings and quality and service improvements.
2. Analyze current supply chain and procurement processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
3. Negotiate contracts with suppliers to ensure cost-effective and timely delivery of essential ingredients.
4. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure supply chain continuity.
5. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure a reliable supply of essential ingredients.
6. Monitor the performance of suppliers to ensure compliance with contractual agreements.
7. Manage team-oriented projects to ensure successful completion of objectives.
8. Prepare detailed reports and presentations to present to senior management.
9. Develop and implement strategies to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
10. Monitor industry trends and developments to identify potential opportunities.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Strategic Sourcing Manager - Essential Ingredients in Nashville, TN, USA is $61,000 to $81,000 per year. The salary range is affected by factors such as the company's size, industry, location, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.

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.