Mars Inc

Manager, Category - Plastics & Tin

Mars Inc$108K — $148K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of procurement experience
  • Proven ability to create and implement global category strategies
  • Strong passion for building cross-functional and supplier relationships
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Excellent understanding of cost reduction initiatives

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the long-term category strategy for plastics and tins
  • Establish and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers
  • Lead strategic relationship management for internal stakeholders
  • Utilize market intelligence for transformational initiatives
  • Translate category strategies into actionable annual sourcing plans

Benefits

  • Medical and dental benefits
  • Participation in a 401k plan
  • Paid time off
  • Variable pay included in total compensation package
  • Details of benefits provided upon job offer
Full Job Description
Job Description:

As a Manager, Category Lead - Plastics & Tin, you will be globally responsible for the Mars Snacking category strategies for rigid plastics and tins. You will partner closely with the Sourcing Managers who will be responsible for executing the strategy and sourcing approach you define. You will be accountable for key global strategic supplier relationships and developing the cost reduction pipeline for the next five years. Significant cross-functional collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders is expected.

What are we looking for?

5 years procurement experience

Ability to create and deliver global category strategies.

Passion for developing cross-functional and supplier relationships.

Bachelors degree at a minimum

What will be your key responsibilities?

Develop & Execute Category Strategy: Define and own the long-term global category strategy, translating it into an annual sourcing plan executed by regional sourcing teams to deliver on cost, cash, resilience, quality, innovation and sustainability goals.

Manage Strategic Relationships: Serve as the primary business partner for internal stakeholders and lead strategic relationship management for key suppliers to drive innovation and development.

Drive Category Transformation: Utilize market intelligence to identify and lead high-priority, transformational initiatives that shape the future direction and success of the category.

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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 108,160.00 - USD 148,720.00

About Mars Inc

Mars, Incorporated is an American multinational manufacturer of confectionery, pet food, and other food products. It was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in McLean, Virginia. Mars operates in six business segments: Petcare, Chocolate, Wrigley, Food, Drinks, and Symbioscience. Some of its most popular brands include M&M's, Snickers, Twix, Milky Way, Skittles, and Pedigree. The company is known for its commitment to sustainability and has set a goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 67% by 2050.
Learn more about Mars Inc
Size
125,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1911

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