Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager (Drinks & Treats) 12-months contract

Job Description:

At Mars Wrigley, we value diversity and inclusivity. We seek a Senior Procurement Manager to join Mars Drinks & Treats, an entrepreneurial unit driving growth in new snacking categories across ECE region.

Location: UK – Hybrid working model, minimum 2 days per week in the Slough office.

Salary: £76,000 - £90,000, annual bonus, benefits, car allowance

Contract: 12-months fixed-term contract

About the Role

You will lead sourcing strategy, supplier management, and continuous improvement within Drinks & Treats’s co-manufacturing portfolio, supporting long-term growth and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies with category stakeholders.

• Identify, negotiate with, and qualify co-manufacturing partners.

• Manage supplier relationships to deliver ongoing quality & service requirements plus driving related innovation.

• Drive cost management, pricing negotiations, and risk mitigation.

• Lead cross function sustainability and value creation initiatives.

• Ensure alignment across key business functions.

• Optimize commercial processes and support change initiatives.

• Manage, mentor and onboard buyers in the team.

What We’re Looking For

• Significant procurement experience at management level.

• Strong financial, communication, and negotiation skills.

• Experience in category management and buying.

• Knowledge of manufacturing and operational processes.

• Ability and passion to lead cross-functional teams in an entrepreneurial, fast paced & dynamic environment.

• FMCG or food industry experience is a plus.

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 a company bonus.

Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here

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