Strategic Sourcing Manager Position Available In Williamson, Tennessee

The role is responsible for developing sourcing strategies primarily for our third-party facilities that ensures supply, maximizes value for money, and improves quality for $120M+ spend in third party manufacturing. This position is accountable for exploring opportunities to recommend and execute supply chain optimization strategies. The role operates in a pet friendly, open office environment supporting natural pet nutrition. The Commercial Operations team is the key interface across our third-party facilities and key stakeholders such as Planning, Supply, R D, Finance, EMQA, Quality, and Activity Management. This associate is responsible for supplier performance improvement, proactive risk management, value leadership, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional business results in the following key areas: + Deliver Growth Innovation Strategy – New Product Launches, Supplier Performance & Relationship Management, and Speed to Market + Support our cross functional partners on global projects and projects + Supply Risk Mitigation for externally produced finished goods + Support all project Commercial inputs for all Coman sourcing

• What are we looking for?
• Education & Professional Qualifications
• + Bachelor’s degree with a focus on supply chain management, business, engineering, procurement or operations + Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Knowledge / Experience
• + Min 5 years of Procurement and General Supply Chain experience + Excellent understanding of E2E supply chain + In depth understanding of SPRM programs, continuous improvement programs, Risk Mitigation strategies; Procure-to-Pay technologies; and understanding of Supply Chain processes, Import/Export Compliance activities, and P&L analysis.

+ Strong project management and leadership capabilities + Ability to work under pressure + Sound interpersonal and people leadership skills + Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. + Strong analytical skills and ability to work with complex data

• What will be your key responsibilities?
• + Support the EMQM team to execute regional and global strategies to drive the continuous improvement of our supply chain and innovation pipeline + Continuous improvement of suppliers’ performance, and relationships Management + Partners with operations associates to assure purchasing contract accuracy, contract adherence and contract reporting + Achieve competitive price advantage through knowledge of markets, including the relevant domestic and international economic factors.

+ Deliver market trend, market development information and analysis to drive business understanding of these markets and how best to utilize the capabilities of suppliers and industry developments to deliver a competitive advantage to Mars Petcare. This includes leading creation and implementation of strategic supplier initiatives to deliver sustained competitive advantage. + Ability to influence others not in direct span of control + Proven ability to prioritize activities appropriately and make trade-off decisions as appropriate + Excellent analytical skills for financial assessments and issue identification, along with flexible thinking to adapt to changing markets +

• Context and Scope
• + Create, deliver, and execute the sourcing strategy for assigned externally manufactured goods for Mars Petcare US. + Collaborates and communicates effectively + Plans and prioritizes multiple tasks to meet deadlines + Drive an effective and collaborative relationship with key stakeholders to deliver competitive and market advantages through superior analysis, strategy, judgment, and execution
• What can you expect from Mars?
• + 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. + 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.
• Mars Inc. doesn’t sponsor Visas for this role. This position is not eligible for relocation.
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• Qualifications
• Communicates Effectively; Optimizes Work Processes; Ensures Accountability; Financial Acumen; Manages Complexity; Plans and Aligns
• Req ID
• R130778