Sourcing Manager Packaging (12 month contract)

Mars: Where your Tomorrow Starts Today!

Mars is a family-owned businessthat hasbeen making products for peopleand their petsfor more than 100 years. Were behind some of the best loved brands in the world including MARS SNICKERS EXTRA ECLIPSE PEDIGREE WHISKAS DOLMIOBENS ORIGINAL MASTERFOODS andROYAL CANINORIJEN ACANAwe arededicated to making a positive impact on people and the planet.

Join us in building a sustainable future where people communities and the planet can truly thrive.

About the role:TheStrategic Sourcing Manager - Packagingis responsible for sourcing packaging categories for Mars Pet Nutrition ANZ. This role creates a competitive advantage by developing leading and executing end-to-end category sourcing strategies and focuses on driving total cost of ownership (TCO) reductions ensuring continuity of supply mitigating risk and embedding sustainable packaging initiatives into procurement practices.

Role Title:Strategic Sourcing Manager Packaging (12 month assignment)

Segment: Mars Pet Nutrition
Location:Melbourne or Wodonga Victoria
Hours:Full Time 12 month fixed term
Reporting to:Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager - Packaging & External Manufacturing

Whatyoulldo:

• Develop and execute 35 year local regional and global packaging strategies leveraging market trends to drive sustainable packaging innovations.

• Lead complex RFPs RFIs and contract negotiations while monitoring vendor performance across quality delivery compliance and cost.

• Establish commercial contingency plans and identify alternative suppliers and materials to mitigate supply chain risks.

• Partner with R&D Marketing Manufacturing SQA and Supply Planning to ensure flawless new product development and packaging transitions.

• Identify and drive Value Leadership initiatives to optimize operational efficiency and deliver measurable cost savings.

• Conduct should-cost and TCO modelling manage packaging budget planning track spend variances and report savings metrics (PPV VL cost avoidance).

• Build strategic alignment and influence key partners across local manufacturing sites (Bathurst Wodonga Melbourne) and global/regional sourcing teams.

Your unique ingredients:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications (eg Bachelors degree in Economics Business management Supply Chain finance engineering)

• 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing direct procurement or category management with a focused background in packaging materials

• A good understanding of packaging conversion processes commodities and market fundamentals

• Broad understand of procurement function with knowledge also of Quality & Food Safety methodologies

• Strong communication project management and change management skills

• Strong team player with good self-awareness and ability to build relationships with peers and broad range of associates

Whyyoulllove working for Mars:

• Purpose:Help craft beloved brands with a legacy ofover 100 years oflocal manufacturingmaking productsthatpeople and petswillloveall while helping to build a more sustainable future.

• People:Aculture that values your contributions fosters leadership and recognises the impact you make. Your work truly matters here.

• Development:Shape your career with personalised development and real opportunities to grow from day one.

• Enjoy a team and business environment that is invested in helping you manage and grow your energy for work and life.

Mars is an equal opportunityemployerand all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you needassistanceor an accommodation during the application process because of a disability it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide suchassistance and no applicant will be penalizedas a result ofsuch a request.

We know everyones needs are different andwerecommitted to making our application process accessible and supportive for all candidates. If yourequireany adjustments along the way simply let us knowinyour application form.Wellwork with you to understand what will help you feel comfortable and supported.