Mars Inc

Sr. Sourcing Specialist, Grains

Mars Inc • $80K — $95K *
Franklin, TN 37064In-Person
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required.
  • 5-8 years of procurement experience in the Food & Beverage industry.
  • Strong understanding of US agriculture and commodity markets preferred.
  • Proven expertise in negotiations and contract management.
  • Experience running large RFPs is essential.
  • Ability to build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders globally.
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret complex market data.

Responsibilities

  • Execute sourcing strategy by leveraging market intelligence and leading strategic sourcing events.
  • Negotiate and manage contracts to maximize value through comprehensive analysis and supplier negotiations.
  • Maintain operational contracts in SAP for accurate pricing and supplier management.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support category buying strategies.
  • Prepare business award recommendations based on supplier evaluations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a global sourcing organization.
  • Engagement with key suppliers and stakeholders.
  • Chance to develop and implement category buying strategies.
  • Dynamic work environment with a focus on collaboration.
  • Travel opportunities to engage with international partners.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Sr. Sourcing Specialist - Rice, Wheat and Specialty Grains

As a Sr. Sourcing Specialist at Mars, you will work closely with the global category manager & be responsible for sourcing Rice, Wheat and Specialty Grain categories for the North America region. Together you will support the development of category buying strategies and lead execution. Drive value by leading strategic sourcing events, negotiations and managing contracts. This position will work with key suppliers, as well as cross-functional partners and key stakeholders.

What are we looking for?
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • 5-8 years of solid procurement experience in multinational Food & Beverage industry.
  • Food Industry Experience as well as good understanding of US agriculture and commodity markets is highly preferred.
  • Expertise in negotiations, contract management and running large RFPs.
  • A passion for developing strong relationships with suppliers and cross functional stakeholders both domestically and internationally.
  • Excellent communication and collaborative skills and ability to navigate through ambiguity,
  • Ability to analyze complex market data / developments and drive insights and actions.
  • Ability to travel approximately 20% (may vary due to business needs).

What will your key responsibilities be?

This role is part of a global sourcing organization responsible for sourcing Rice, Wheat and Specialty Grain categories for North America region.
  • Execute Sourcing Strategy: Leverage market and spend intelligence, lead strategic sourcing events, evaluate supplier proposals, and prepare business award recommendations to activate category strategies.
  • Negotiate & Contract for Value: In partnership with the cost modeling team, conduct comprehensive analysis to inform negotiation strategies, lead supplier negotiations, and manage end-to-end legal contracting to maximize value.
  • Operational & Supplier Management: Maintain operational contracts (e.g., in SAP) for accurate pricing and engage in supplier relationship management as defined by segmentation.

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
Food & Beverages
Founded
1911
* Ladders Estimates

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