JOB DESCRIPTION:

The role is responsible for developing sourcing strategies primarily for our third-party facilities that ensures supply, maximizes value for money, and improves quality for $120M+ spend in third party manufacturing. This position is accountable for exploring opportunities to recommend and execute supply chain optimization strategies. The role operates in a pet friendly, open office environment supporting natural pet nutrition.

The Commercial Operations team is the key interface across our third-party facilities and key stakeholders such as Planning, Supply, R&D, Finance, EMQA, Quality, and Activity Management. This associate is responsible for supplier performance improvement, proactive risk management, value leadership, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional business results in the following key areas:

• Deliver Growth Innovation Strategy - New Product Launches, Supplier Performance & Relationship Management, and Speed to Market
• Support our cross functional partners on global projects and projects
• Supply Risk Mitigation for externally produced finished goods
• Support all project Commercial inputs for all Coman sourcing

WHAT WILL BE YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES?

• Support the EMQM team to execute regional and global strategies to drive the continuous improvement of our supply chain and innovation pipeline
• Continuous improvement of suppliers’ performance, and relationships Management
• Partners with operations associates to assure purchasing contract accuracy, contract adherence and contract reporting
• Achieve competitive price advantage through knowledge of markets, including the relevant domestic and international economic factors.
• Deliver market trend, market development information and analysis to drive business understanding of these markets and how best to utilize the capabilities of suppliers and industry developments to deliver a competitive advantage to Mars Petcare. This includes leading creation and implementation of strategic supplier initiatives to deliver sustained competitive advantage.
• Ability to influence others not in direct span of control
• Proven ability to prioritize activities appropriately and make trade-off decisions as appropriate

MARS INC. DOESN’T SPONSOR VISAS FOR THIS ROLE. THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR RELOCATION.

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Commitment to Equal Employer Opportunities:
Mars is an equal opportunity employer and 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.

The Commercial Operations team is the key interface across our third-party facilities and key stakeholders such as Planning, Supply, R&D, Finance, EMQA, Quality, and Activity Management. This associate is responsible for supplier performance improvement, proactive risk management, value leadership, and ensuring the delivery of exceptional business results in the following key areas:

• Deliver Growth Innovation Strategy - New Product Launches, Supplier Performance & Relationship Management, and Speed to Market
• Support our cross functional partners on global projects and projects
• Supply Risk Mitigation for externally produced finished goods
• Support all project Commercial inputs for all Coman sourcin