Sourcing Specialist - Essentials

Job Description

Job Description:

As a Sourcing Specialist at Mars, you will partner to drive development & implementation of Essentials buying strategies and co-pilot optimization of resources. This role manages both regional and global initiatives by leveraging supplier relationships, while also driving standardization and automation. Ownership of the Essential category spend on a global basis will be key, as will heavy cross functional collaboration and close partnership with key stakeholders.

What are we looking for?

• Ideally you will have around 5 years’ commercial or purchasing experience, preferably as a Direct (Raw Material) buyer.

• We want someone who shares our passion for driving value for our business by leveraging various sourcing channels.

• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for negotiation and networking.

• Analytical Thinking: Strong ability to analyze supplier proposals, cost structures, and candidate profiles.

• Tools & Technology: Excel, SAP

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies using the MARS Strategic Sourcing Methodology (MSSM) and the appropriate tools for the market category.

• Actively participate as a member of the Global Category Team and establishes/maintains working relationships with the category operational buying managers in the region.

• Develop and implement regional/global contracts and related Service Level Agreements including securing price, volume rebates, capacity, and service levels.

• Build sourcing category expertise to provide market and financial insights and inputs to the operating plan.

• Negotiation & Contracting: Negotiate terms, pricing, and contracts to ensure cost-efficiency, quality, and compliance with MARS requirements/standards.

• Relationship Management: Maintain and build strong, long-term relationships with key suppliers.

• Market Research: Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to inform strategy.

• Pipeline Development: Create and maintain robust pipelines of potential suppliers to meet current and future needs.

• Performance Tracking: Monitor supplier performance (KPIs), implementing improvements when necessary

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.

• A strong focus on 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.

Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.