Specialist, Strategic Sourcing Sourcing Excellence

As a Digital Technologies Sourcing Specialist at Mars you will partner to drive development & implementation of sub-category buying strategies and co-pilot optimization of resources. This role manages both regional and global initiatives by leveraging supplier relationships while also driving standardization and automation. Ownership of sub-category spend on a global basis will be key as will heavy x-functional collaboration and close partnership with key stakeholders.

What are we looking for

• Ideally you will have around 5 years commercial or purchasing experience preferably in the areas of services both direct and indirect buying.

• We want someone who shares our passion for driving value for our business by leveraging various sourcing channels.

• Youll also need to hold a Bachelors / masters degree.

What will be your key responsibilities

• Collaborate with Digital Technologies category teams to develop and execute sourcing strategies using the Mars framework and the appropriate tools for the market category.

• Actively participate as a member of the Sourcing Excellence Team and establish/maintains working relationships with the category managers in the region.

• Support implementation of regional/global contracts and related Service Level Agreements including securing price volume rebates capacity and service levels.

• Build sourcing category expertise to provide market and financial insights and inputs to the operating plan.

• Comply with policies systems & controls.

• Communicate business risk & opportunity.

What can you expect from Mars

• Work with diverse and talented Associates all guided by The Five Principles.

• Join a purpose driven company where were striving to build the world we want tomorrow today.

• A strong focus on 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.

Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.