Digital Senior Lead – Procurement Agility Transformation

Job Description

Job Description:

Mars Pet Nutrition is embarking on an unprecedented Digital Transformation agenda, Digital First, that will touch every function and operating entity across our business. The Procurement digital transformation makes up a significant piece of the Digital First scope, with its focus on creating scaled value in service of our mission to make A Better World for Pets. This role will be in charge delivering the digital enablers for the Procurement Agility Transformation.

The transformation has the ambition to radically reinvent the way Procurement operates to deliver efficiencies and to fuel future growth. The purpose of the role is to work in partnership with the Procurement Agility Transformation director to deliver the digital capabilities and business benefits. The role will partner with functional and digital experts, pillar owners and regional procurement leadership teams as well as external partners to deliver all digital enablers, drive technology advancements and best practice adoption across Pet Nutrition in sync with our 5+5 strategy.

Given the scale and complexity of this work, we anticipate the program to last for approximately 3 years.

This role is a project-based transformation role and has a current expected end date of 3 years. As we move closer to the date, we will work with you to explore other opportunities for employment within the Mars family of companies. If a suitable alternative role is not available at that time, your employment will end.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• You will lead the digital contribution for the Procurement Agility Transformation program as part of Digital First.
• You will ensure effective selection and delivery of digital solutions within the Procurement Agility Transformation agenda in accordance with recognized best practice of program management.
• You will be responsible for budget management, planning and status reporting, scope control, change management, and people leadership, amongst other dimensions.
• You will co-lead with Procurement Agility Transformation director and pillar owners as part of a multi-pillar global transformation program, partnering extensively with functional and digital leaders (VP and Director level) and collaborate with cross-functional global and regional teams.
• You will directly manage 3rd party System Integrator (SI) & technology partners, including contracting, supervisory, and deliverables signoff.

What are we looking for?

• You will have extensive experience with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Technology or Business and equivalent experience.
• You will have experience managing complex IT programs and capabilities with proven business partnering abilities while keeping in mind broader strategy/goals.
• You will have excellent project management skills, with a strong ability to prioritize, organize, and manage multiple projects simultaneously across different countries and proven ability to manage project budgets and timelines.
• You will have implemented New technologies, preferably with a continuous improvement and development opportunities history.
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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.