Job Description:
About Mars Snacking Accelerator
Accelerator, a global Division of Mars Snacking, is on the front line of unlocking growth across high-potential categories and brands to fuel what’s next for Snacking. It’s home to both emerging and enduring brands, including KIND, TRÜ FRÜ, NATURE’S BAKERY, RXBAR, EGGO, POP-TARTS, and RICE KRISPIES TREATS. Combining the scale of Mars with the agility of a start-up, our Division has the ambition to accelerate the future of snacking by delivering products consumers love today, discovering category-shaping innovations for tomorrow, and developing entrepreneurial teams whose impact will last for generations.
We’re looking for passionate talent who dare to dream big, agile collaborators who talk straight and decide fast, and driven performers with a growth mindset. We’re proudly part of Mars, while also building something boldly different. If this inspires and energizes you, you’ve found the right place where you can do cool things with fun people for one of the biggest snacking companies in the world!
The Opportunity: Why This Role Matters
This isn't a simple contract management job; you are the strategic architect of our external manufacturing network. As the Sourcing Manager for External Manufacturing (ExMan), you are the commercial linchpin responsible for leveraging external capabilities to fuel our growth. You will take the lead on critical upcoming projects, specifically shaping the future co-manufacturing network for our high-growth Trü Frü brand. Your mission is to identify new capabilities, negotiate complex deals, and build robust supplier relationships to support our next wave of innovation. If you are a market expert who thrives on building strategies and turning them into reality, this is your opportunity to make a massive impact.
What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)
Develop & Implement Sourcing Strategy: Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and execute the external manufacturing sourcing strategy for the Accelerator division, with a key focus on supporting Trü Frü and other BFY brands.
Drive Value & Resilience: Deliver an annual pipeline of >4% in productivity savings and cash initiatives while building a resilient and future-fit supply base.
Negotiate & Manage Contracts: Lead complex contract manufacturing negotiations and put in place robust agreements that drive performance, protect against risk, and secure intellectual property.
Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): Cultivate and manage relationships with key external manufacturing partners, acting as the primary escalation point and leading supplier business reviews to drive continuous improvement.
Identify New Capabilities: Actively scout the market to identify new regional suppliers and innovative capabilities that align with our long-term business strategy and new product development pipeline.
Manage Risk: Forecast price volatility and manage supply, service, and quality risks in line with business priorities.
What We’re Looking For
A Strategic Sourcing Expert: Deep experience in category management and developing sourcing strategies, with a strong preference for experience in external manufacturing.
A Master Negotiator: Demonstrated ability to lead complex negotiations and structure deals that create long-term value and mitigate risk.
A Relationship Builder: A natural talent for building and managing strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external supplier partners.
An Analytical Thinker: Strong analytical and project management skills with the ability to translate market data and business drivers into a clear, executable strategy.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, or a related field.
Experience: 5+ years of practical experience in large-scale strategic procurement and/or a directly relevant supply chain discipline. Category management experience is required.
Industry Knowledge: Working experience in FMCG / Food manufacturing is a strong advantage.
Travel: Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
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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 101,120.00 - USD 139,040.00Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in business, supply chain management, engineering, or a related field
- 5+ years of practical experience in large-scale strategic procurement or a directly relevant supply chain discipline
- Category management experience
- Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing
- Ability to travel up to 30% of the time
- Experience in external manufacturing
- Experience leading complex negotiations and structuring commercial agreements
- Strong analytical and project management skills
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.
Mars Insights
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.
