Job Description:
in Mars Global Services
Commercial (Procurement) Department
Location: Warsaw/ Poznań
Hybrid working
As a Strategic Sourcing Capital Buyer at Mars, you will be accountable for supporting the execution of capital investment projects in your geographical scope of responsibility, in line with the capital strategies and processes, maintaining a high level of partnering with stakeholders to deliver value to Mars and timely completion of business goals.
What would be your key responsibilities?
Collaborating with engineering teams to understand sourcing needs for upcoming capital projects in France and Spain.
Executing contracting and procurement of goods and services in line with global and regional sourcing strategies.
Negotiating supplier agreements and ensuring timely contract approvals.
Managing supplier relationships and delivering improvements across cost, cash flow, service, and quality.
Reporting savings opportunities and sourcing impact using tools such as Sievo.
Working with other Capital Buyers to identify synergies and simplify sourcing processes.
What are we looking for?
University degree, preferably in Engineering, Business, or a related field.
3 + years of sourcing and/or engineering experience.
Strong negotiation skills and a track record of delivering commercial value.
Procurement experience is required, preferably in Capital or other factory related procurement areas.
Knowledge of contract management.
Willingness to travel to supplier sites.
Fluent English is a must (French and Spanish are a plus).
What can you expect from Mars?
Contract of employment.
Attractive financial conditions with Business Bonus and Christmas Bonus.
A comprehensive benefits package including life insurance, private medical care, Employee Assistance Program, and MultiBenefit Program – all fully covered by Mars.
Lunch card.
Extra savings scheme to support you in the long term.
Career development support through a personalized growth plan.
Access to our online shop with discounts on beloved Mars products.
Opportunities to participate in volunteering initiatives during working hours.
A modern and pet-friendly office in the City Centre.
Apply now and upload your profile in English.
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.
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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.
