Job Description:
The Strategic Sourcing Manager, Business Partnerships will lead procurement engagement with the business demand teams in Mars Snacking North America (MSNA). This Associate will own the Procurement relationship with assigned strategic cells/product group, and act as the primary point of contact for related business partners.
What are we looking for?
Minimum:
- 5-10 years of experience with strategic sourcing, supplier/customer management, innovation management and business partnering
- Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain/Logistics/Materials Management or Finance and/or the equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Total Delivered Cost Reduction and Working Capital Improvements
- Supplier Performance & Relationship Management
- Adapts and executes functional or departmental business plans and contributes to the development of functional strategy
- A passion for driving value for our business by leveraging various sourcing channels
- Strong experiences in strategic sourcing methodology, e-sourcing, state-of-the-art risk management tools and supplier management programs.
- Strong People Leadership experience in both linear and matrixed environments
- Strong project management experience with deep expertise in business financials, analytics & problem-solving
- Strong crisis management and conflict resolution skills with demonstrated ability to identify “root causes” of issues and determine course of action to meet short- and long-term business needs.
- Experience in managing dynamic business environments, where price stability, supply availability, and potential business outcomes are under continuous pressure and change.
- Proficient in Power BI, SAP and MRP systems
Preferred:
- Masters degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance
- CPSM, CIPs or equivalent
- Experience in commodity markets and/or materials sourcing preferred
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Acts as the Procurement regional point of contact for Strategic cell teams, providing early Procurement insights and supply-side considerations during the initial design and development phases of the product lifecycle.
- Serves as the primary bridge between strategic cells and the broader Procurement organization. Ensures project success by identifying and engaging the appropriate category and sourcing leads as new products progress towards commercialization and launch.
- Represents the Procurement function in key Integrated Business Planning (IBP) forums ensuring that Procurement viability, supply chain risk, and sourcing strategies are incorporated into the long-term product portfolio roadmap.
- Champions the application of design-for-value principles within the cell teams, influencing material and design choices to optimize for cost, supply resilience, and supplier-led innovation, thereby shaping the commercial success and feasibility of new products.
- 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.
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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 108,160.00 - USD 148,720.00Skills Required
- 5-10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, supplier or customer management, innovation management, and business partnering
- Bachelor's degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, Materials Management, Finance, or equivalent education and work experience
- Experience delivering total delivered cost reductions and working capital improvements
- Supplier performance and relationship management experience
- Experience adapting and executing business plans and contributing to functional strategy
- Experience with strategic sourcing methodology, e-sourcing, risk management tools, and supplier management programs
- Strong people leadership experience in linear and matrixed environments
- Strong project management experience and expertise in business financials, analytics, and problem-solving
- Crisis management and conflict resolution skills, including root-cause analysis
- Experience managing dynamic environments involving price stability, supply availability, and changing business outcomes
- Proficiency in Power BI, SAP, and MRP systems
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or Finance
- CPSM, CIPS, or equivalent certification
- Experience in commodity markets or materials sourcing
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.
