Job Description:
The Specialist, Commercial Operations - Raws Accelerator is responsible for supporting procurement, supplier operations, and inbound supply chain activities to ensure the uninterrupted supply of raw materials and packaging materials. This role maintains commercial and supplier data, supports sourcing activities, manages operational supplier relationships, and resolves supply and procurement challenges while balancing cost, service, quality, and supply continuity.
Serving as a key link between suppliers, sourcing managers, quality teams, and supply chain stakeholders, this individual monitors supplier performance, inventory levels, forecast accuracy, and commercial operations data to drive business results. Using data-driven insights, the Commercial Operations Coordinator helps execute procurement strategies, improve supplier performance, support business continuity, and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and cost savings.
Key Responsibilities:Maintain ERP systems to ensure all commercial and supplier information is accurate, including the creation of new vendors, materials, and item records.
Create and manage contracts for Sourcing Managers while identifying opportunities to improve procurement and commercial processes.
Resolve invoice discrepancies through daily review of contracts, purchase orders, and supplier agreements, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
Monitor commercial performance metrics, including inventory levels, commercial incident tracking, supplier performance, and forecast accuracy to support business results.
Manage a designated portfolio of raw materials and support resolution of supply, inbound logistics, and procurement-related issues.
Serve as the primary logistics contact for assigned suppliers by communicating material requirements, managing supplier performance, and partnering with Supplier Quality Assurance and Sourcing teams to resolve operational challenges and mitigate business risks.
Minimum of 3 years of relevant business experience, including internships, apprenticeships, contract assignments, or full-time roles.
Experience in procurement, inbound logistics, supply chain operations, supplier quality, vendor management, or a related field.
Experience in direct or indirect procurement, including procurement operations for raw materials and/or packaging materials is preferred.
Strong analytical skills with experience using Excel and data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
Good verbal and written communication skills in both French and English.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.
Join a purpose-driven company, where we're 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.
Opportunities to collaborate across sourcing, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing teams while supporting business growth and operational excellence.
Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.
The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.
The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 71,200.00 - USD 98,120.00The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.
The pay range listed is applicable to IL:USD 71,200.00 - USD 97,900.00Skills Required
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant business experience, including internships, apprenticeships, contract assignments, or full-time roles
- Experience in procurement, inbound logistics, supply chain operations, supplier quality, vendor management, or a related field
- Experience in direct or indirect procurement, including procurement operations for raw materials and/or packaging materials
- Strong analytical skills with experience using Excel and data visualization tools such as Tableau and Power BI
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in both French and English
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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.
