Strategic Sourcing Manager - Flexible Packaging (f/m/x)

Strategic Sourcing Manager - Flexible Packaging (f/m/x)

Pet Nutrition, Commercial Function

Location: Any Mars Petcare site

We are looking for a Strategic Sourcing Manager - Flexible Packaging to join our European Sourcing team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for the Flexible Packaging category, ensuring security of supply, competitiveness, innovation, sustainability, and long-term value creation for the business.

This is an exciting opportunity to work across regions and segments, collaborate with a broad network of stakeholders, and influence strategic decisions that support the growth and performance of Mars Pet Nutrition.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Develop and implement category sourcing strategies aligned with business priorities, including Quality, Service, Cost, Innovation, Sustainability, and Compliance.
• Lead sourcing activities, supplier selection processes, RFPs, commercial negotiations, and contract management.
• Own supplier relationship management and supplier performance governance.
• Drive value leadership initiatives, cost optimization, and continuous operational improvement.
• Ensure effective price forecasting and risk management in a dynamic market environment.
• Support sustainability programs and responsible sourcing initiatives, ensuring alignment with Mars commitments.
• Partner closely with R&D, Quality & Food Safety, Supply, Engineering, Commercial Operations, and other key stakeholders to define and execute category strategies.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and collaborate within the global category network.
• Manage a global spend portfolio and identify opportunities for standardization, automation, and process optimization.
• Support innovation and renovation projects by securing the right supplier capabilities and sourcing solutions.

What are we looking for?

• Experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, or another relevant Commercial function.
• Strong knowledge of category strategy development, sourcing processes, commercial negotiations, and supplier relationship management.
• Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships across functions, regions, cultures, and external organizations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex business challenges and market dynamics.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills.
• Motivation to deliver business results while balancing cost, quality, service, sustainability, and innovation objectives.
• Demonstrated strategic agility, customer focus, and a collaborative approach to working with peers and cross-functional teams.
• Resilience, drive for results, and the ability to lead initiatives in a matrix organization.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, or a related field.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Contract of employment.
• Attractive financial conditions with Business Bonus and Christmas Bonus.
• We will also look after your safety and well-being by offering you rich benefits package including life insurance, private medical care, Employee Assistance Program fully covered by Mars, MultiBenefit Program.
• Subsidized meals.
• Extra savings scheme to support You in long perspective.
• Support in career building through personalized development plan.
• On-line & On-site shop with attractive discounts on our products that Your family and friend are going to love.
• Possibility to participate in volunteering initiatives during working hours.