Job Description:
Join Mars as a Sourcing Manager – Colours, Flavours & Essentials
Location: - United Kingdom.
Lead with purpose. Source with impact.
We’re looking for a Sourcing Manager to drive strategy, supplier partnerships, and value creation across our Colours, Flavours & Essentials categories. In this global role, you’ll partner in shaping sourcing strategies, support both regional and global initiatives, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver lasting impact.
What we are looking for:
Extensive experience in commercial or procurement roles, preferably spanning both direct and indirect spend categories
Strong capabilities in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and end-to-end contract management
Collaborative mindset with a proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and operate and take actions effectively across regional and global supply chains
A passion for unlocking value through innovative sourcing strategies that drive cost savings, sustainability, and supplier performance
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement sourcing strategies using Mars frameworks and tools to drive value and ensure long-term supply continuity
Leverage data and market insights to inform decision-making, support commercial negotiations, and identify cost-saving opportunities
Lead supplier relationship management, including performance monitoring, contract negotiations, and ongoing collaboration to deliver mutual value
Partner with global and cross-functional teams to align strategies, share best practices, and ensure category goals are achieved
Provide strategic insights and analysis to shape procurement plans and support a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
What you can expect from Mars:
A diverse, inclusive, and purpose-driven workplace
Learning and development from day one via Mars University
Competitive salary and benefits, including bonus
A chance to make a real impact in a global business
Ready to grow your career with a company that’s shaping a better tomorrow?
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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
Mars Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mars and has not been reviewed or approved by Mars.
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Healthcare Strength — The benefits package is positioned as comprehensive, with broad medical coverage and additional protections like life insurance and short- and long-term disability. Mental health support is emphasized, including free mental health services and wellbeing programming under initiatives such as Mars Be Well.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is highlighted as market-leading in the U.S., with an example of 18 weeks fully paid for both parents. Additional family-related leave types such as sick time for caregiving and bereavement leave are also described as part of the overall package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings are described as strong, including 401(k) matching (with a 6% match cited) and pension plans in some cases. The broader package also references retirement savings options and contributions aligned to local market practice, supporting long-term financial security.
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What We Do
For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us. Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our pet health services AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™. We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive.
