Job Description:
Strategic Sourcing Manager
Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats (MCDT)
Location: UK – Hybrid working model, minimum 2 days per week in the Maidenhead office.
At Mars, we foster an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone thrives.
About Us:
MCDT is a UK-based Mars Wrigley unit focused on growth in new snacking categories through co-manufacturing partnerships.
The Role:
Lead sourcing strategy, supplier performance, and innovation to drive MCDT’s long-term success. Collaborate cross-functionally and manage key stakeholder relationships.
What We’re Looking For:
- Significant procurement experience, delivering innovation and sourcing strategies.
- Strong financial acumen and communication skills.
- Proven relationship-building ability with suppliers and stakeholders.
- Experience in Strategic Sourcing & Category Management.
- Willingness to travel (~20%, mainly within Europe & UK).
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop & implement sourcing strategies to meet business goals.
- Manage supplier relationships, quality, service, and cost efficiencies.
- Identify, negotiate, and qualify new co-manufacturers.
- Drive continuous operational improvement and compliance.
- Ensure risk management across IP, quality control, and finances.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders and regional teams.
What You Can Expect from Mars:
- A diverse, purpose-driven team guided by The Five Principles.
- Best-in-class learning & development via Mars University.
- Competitive salary & benefits, including company bonus.
Join us and make an impact! Apply today.
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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.
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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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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.
