Job Description:

Strategic Sourcing Manager - Logistics

The Strategic Sourcing Manager - Logistics will partner closely with the Senior Sourcing Manager and Buyers to drive development & implementation of sub-category buying strategies and co-pilot optimization of resources.

This role will be responsible for the Commercial relationship with FedEx and other small parcel suppliers for all Mars North America. The category is critical for our direct to customer/consumer businesses. This role is also responsible for less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation procurement across multiple Mars segments in North America. This role will manage both regional and global initiatives by leveraging supplier relationships, while also driving standardization and automation. Heavy cross-functional collaboration and close partnership with key stakeholders will be extremely important.

What are we looking for?

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or similar.

Minimum 3 years of procurement experience, Logistics Category preferred.

Demonstrated experience managing small parcel suppliers, problem solving and agility to drive results under pressure.

Ability to develop strong relationships with supplier and cross functional stakeholders both domestically and internationally.​

What will be your key responsibilities?

Purchase indirect goods & services by securing price, capacity & service levels in line with commitments to the business and as per the sourcing strategies by applying a wide range of sourcing tools (e.g. negotiation, e-procurement, strategic collaboration, tenders/RFP’s, etc.)

Assess and develop suppliers in order to meet business needs and opportunities

Ensure effective risk management of the supply base, through robust contracts and monitoring of financial and other KPIs. Implement corrective actions as appropriate. 

Establish & maintain relationships with finance directors, department directors (plant manager, marketing director, sales director, supply chain director, ...), and their teams to ensure understanding of their needs and to facilitate the appropriate level of challenge

Ensure compliance with policies, systems & controls

Provide market and financial insights and inputs to the internal sourcing planning process

Recommend and implement best practice for areas of responsibility.

Participate in external forums and associations

Lead and contribute to global/regional projects as required

Actively participate in cross segment team meetings, as well any global and/or specific subcategory team meetings

Regularly maintain & update relevant KPIs (related to in scope investments:  e.g. savings, payment terms etc)

Works with other functions to support new product launches, line extensions, and execution of continuous improvement programs for indirect goods and services in scope for the role."

Execute supplier performance reviews on a regular basis.

Develop & implement a continuous improvement action plan. Monitor changes and adjust the plan as needed to sustain performance results

Identifies and manages supplier collaboration initiatives (e.g. supplier owned inventory, forecast management, electronic invoicing, operational process streamlining, etc.

Manage all related commercial, financial & ethical situations. 

Influences internal stakeholders to align with global & regional buying strategy​

What can you expect from Mars?

Work with over 140,000 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.

Best-in-class 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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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.