Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job Description

Job Description:

Salary from £45,000 plus annual bonus and excellent benefits

What you’ll do:

The Contract Manufacturing (Co-Man) Strategic Sourcing Manager will report to the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager who is responsible for all aspects of Commercial within EMEA, covering Strategic Sourcing, Procurement and external manufacturing operations. The Strategic Sourcing Manager will ensure continuous and responsible supply, by managing pricing, performance, Value Leadership (savings), legal agreements and relationships with external Co-Man partners. Supporting and working with the Supply & R&D functions on the day-to-day operations and way of working with the Co-Man partners.

What are we looking for?

• Proven procurement experience with category management experience in buying is a must. Experience in ingredient sourcing and packaging is highly desirable.
• Industry experience in FMCG / Food is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence both internal and external stakeholders.
• Learn and adapt to changing market conditions and business dynamics. Ability to work with cross functional teams, collaborating with both internal and external, across various nationalities and backgrounds.
• UK and European travel will be necessary to office and supplier locations.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Maintain effective procure-to-pay procedures for each product, some of which are maintained through MW functions and manage pricing disputes.
• The identification and implementation of profit improving Value Leadership through cost reduction initiatives. Engage with R&D, Supply, Marketing and Finance colleagues through the Value Leadership program to activate these.
• Leads supplier relationships in the region, acting as escalation point for cross functional teams, chairing supplier reviews and ensuring drive of continuous improvement at suppliers.

• Create and deploy the Commercial sourcing strategy for ingredient and packaging categories.
• Manage price, supply, service, legal and intellectual property risks in line with business priorities.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 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.

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.