Manager, Strategic Sourcing

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Strategic Sourcing Manager (General Services) to join our America’s Commercial Organization at MGS. As part of our agile and strategic commercial team, you will play a crucial role in driving innovation, efficiency, and growth across our Americas organization. It will be imperative for this leader to build optimal collaboration and partnership with all global teams and relevant stakeholders across all segments to meet Mars growth plans and support MGS Commercial’s strategy.

Reporting directly to the Americas Sr. Director for General Services & Supply, you will be responsible for working in stretch collaboration with all category managers and SET team members.

The category managers across the America’s are responsible for Contingent Workforce, Professional Services (Consulting/Financial Services), Travel & Events, Fleet, and P&O categories. We are looking for an energetic and dynamic self-starter who can deliver exceptional results. If you bring substantial category experience and excellent business partnering, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and be part of our exciting journey towards becoming a truly agile and strategic commercial organization.

What are we looking for?

• 3 years of professional experience in a leading position, ideally in a multinational environment.

• 3 years of procurement management experience, including category management, in a comparable company.

• Experience in executing strategic initiatives with senior-level stakeholders.

• Strong leadership skills to coach talent, foster simplicity, and challenge complexity.

• Proficiency in procurement best business practices with a focus on dedicated general services procurement

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Actively contribute to the transformation of MGS Commercial into an agile indirects procurement organization.

• Lead and support the execution of our segment transformation initiatives.

• Help implement category strategies for various sub-categories and align them with regional internal stakeholders and General Services Americas team.

• Drive and monitor the execution of defined strategies, cross-segment if applicable, in collaboration with stakeholders across our business.

• Work closely with global, and regional General Services teams on strategic sourcing activities to benefit the Americas region.

• Identify opportunities and innovations to deliver value to the business (pricing, capacity and service levels).

• Conduct internal and external research on transformation opportunities and best industry practices.

• Implement new approaches to generate savings and reduce total cost of ownership (TCO). Performs spend analysis and develops sourcing roadmap focused on cost savings, process improvement and supplier management.

• Ensure effective risk management of the supply base, through robust contracts & monitoring of commercial and financial KPIs.

• Support segment’s transformations into a strategic business partner. Establish and maintain relationships with P&O, S&F, Legal and Supply Directors to ensure understanding or their needs and to facilitate the appropriate level of challenge.

• Collaborate closely with segment teams and contribute to their business goals.

• Manage key strategic suppliers and leverage their innovation potential to drive Mars growth.

• Act as a regional commercial ambassador showcasing MGS Commercial solutions to be leveraged.

• Lead or coach junior team members in sourcing activities to include vendor selections, negotiations, contracting and regional category management.

• Recommendations for long term commercial agreements to maximize value for money.

• Support the individual buyers in major negotiations and critical issues (eg: disputes that threaten continuity of supply, termination of major suppliers, suppliers causing late delivery of projects).

• Ensure compliance with proper procedures, policies, systems and controls.

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.