Strategic Sourcing Lead – Grains & Sweeteners (REMOTE) LOOKING FOR Strategic Sourcing Lead – Grains & Sweeteners (REMOTE) JOB AT New York, NY

The position will take the leadership for managing the Grains and Sweetener Categories and is responsible for the development and implementation of sourcing strategies to deliver uninterrupted supply, measurable cost efficiencies, innovation and world class sourcing support to multiple Business Units. This position will work in partnership with BU counterparts to bring to life these strategies based on unique business needs and objectives.

What are we looking for?

Continued development and execution of integrated business buying strategy for a diverse range of Ingredient Commodities achieving cost, cash, quality and service targets

Utilizes strategic sourcing methodology to develop category strategies, source, negotiate and manage suppliers to deliver total lowest cost materials and mitigate the supply risks. Intimately understands the category markets and cost drivers and develops annual budgets for BUs

Build an engaged and effective regional community by fully leveraging resources in Procurement, R&D/Q&FS, and Supply, and managing internal stakeholders. Collaborating with other Mars segments on synergies to drive optimal value to the organization

Proactively works with suppliers to ensure the delivery of continuous improvement and technology which ultimately leads to competitive advantage and working capital reduction opportunities

Leverage external capabilities to deliver supply solutions for those innovation projects that cannot be resourced internally and provide market intelligence during scoping phases of the innovation process

Develop and maintain detailed forecasts to ensure accurate buying plan and price risk management strategy

Ensure highest food quality and ensure that all suppliers are in compliance with requirements

Work together with Quality Assurance and Regulatory to ensure compliance with all requirements

What will be your key responsibilities?

Continued strategic development and execution of integrated business buying strategy for a diverse range of materials achieving cost, cash, quality and service targets. Strategically focused with strategic goals linked to critical business needs.

Rigorously applies the Strategic Sourcing Methodology in order to develop the appropriate procurement strategy and selection of key suppliers.

Lead cost reduction initiatives and continually optimize inbound supply chain and fit for purpose specifications for materials.

Analyze commodity and economic markets; accurately assess supply and demand; identify and manage market risks and opportunities; build buying plan and adjust price risk management strategy based on insights

Construct and implement buying and hedging strategies; effectively negotiate commercial terms and conditions (MSA/SOW)

Provide cyclical estimates on buying performances versus pervious cycle, OP and market updates in Commodity Buying Forum

Accountable for cash delivery from supplier payment terms and deployment of supplier financing where appropriate.

Drive continuous improvement of material quality, specification management and logistics performance of the suppliers.

Represent Procurement at various activity team meetings with timely and accurate information related to innovation

Influence the external environment for competitive advantage or for the good of the industry

Be a catalyst for innovation by being the eyes and ears of the company in seeking out new materials, new origins, new opportunities for competitive advantage

Be a role model in the business in the areas of ethics, mutuality, responsible sourcing and sustainability

Contract recommendations for Commodities are made by this position

Key supplier contract negotiations with strategic suppliers are conducted by this position in conjunction with the Global Head of Procurement and BU Procurement Heads

Authority to construct contract negotiations with non-strategic suppliers in conjunction with the spending approval process

Responsible for the Supplier Confidential Agreement negotiation, construction and implementation according to the NDA approval process

Accountable and Responsible for financial KPI ( PPV, Standard Price, Market Analysis, Budget Review)

Education & Professional Qualifications?

Bachelor degree with a focus on supply chain management, business, engineering, or operations

7 + years practical working experience in supply chain or procurement roles

5 + years of Strategic Sourcing Experience in Ingredient Commodities (Oats, Wheat and Sweeteners a plus)

Knowledge of manufacturing and operational processes

Effective relationship management – internal and external

Learn and adapt to changing market conditions and business dynamics

Good verbal and written communication skills in English

Ability to Travel 15% of the time What can you expect from Mars?

Work with over 130,000 like-minded and talented Associates, all guided by The Five Principles.

Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.

Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.

An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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