Mars Incorporated - Hackettstown, NJ

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Hackettstown, NJ
10,001+ employees
Food Manufacturing

About the position

The Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager for Transportation at Mars, Incorporated is a strategic leadership role responsible for managing the end-to-end Category Management of North American Temperature Controlled Transportation. This position focuses on ensuring high service levels for Mars' customers while developing Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and leading Continuous Improvement initiatives. The role requires collaboration with stakeholders to drive value through effective sourcing strategies and supplier management.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies using the Mars framework and appropriate tools for the market category.
  • 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.
  • Purchase indirect goods & services by securing price, capacity & service levels in line with commitments to the business and as per the sourcing strategies.
  • Implement supply base strategy and assess/develop suppliers to meet business needs and opportunities.
  • Ensure effective risk management of the supply base through robust contracts and monitoring of financial and other KPIs.
  • Ensure compliance with policies, systems & controls.
  • Provide market and financial insights and inputs to the internal sourcing planning process.
  • Recommend and implement best practices for areas of responsibility.
  • Participate in team knowledge transfer and provide input to execute the Global & Regional MSSM at a local level.
  • Participate in external forums and associations.
  • Regularly maintain & update relevant KPIs related to in-scope investments.
  • Provide support, training, and guidance to junior and/or new team members and coach local operations buyers.
  • Act as the liaison between the sites and/or Business units and the sourcing managers to communicate changing business needs.
  • Work with other functions to support new product launches and execution of continuous improvement programs.
  • Execute supplier performance reviews on a regular basis.
  • Develop & implement a continuous improvement action plan and monitor changes as needed.
  • Identify and manage supplier collaboration initiatives.
  • Manage all related commercial, financial & ethical situations and support Commercial initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities and roadblocks with respect to regional strategies and determine next best local approach.
  • Collaborate with other buying operation managers to drive continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or similar; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years' commercial or purchasing experience, preferably in the Logistics/Transportation space; CPG/Food Industry preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience tendering and contracting freight contracts.
  • Proven track record of supplier relationship and performance management.
  • Ability to drive value for the business by leveraging various sourcing channels.

Benefits

  • Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University.
  • Industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
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