Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

Job Title

Specialist, Strategic Sourcing - Logistics (Storage and Handling)

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase Logistics Services by ensuring price, capacity and service levels in line with commitments to the business and as per the sourcing strategies by applying a wide range of sourcing tools (e.g. negotiation, e-procurement, stakeholder engagement, auctions, etc.).
• Implement supply base strategy. Assess and develop suppliers in order to meet business needs and opportunities.
• Ensure effective risk management of the supply base, through robust contracts and monitoring financial and service KPIs. Implement corrective actions as needed.
• Establish & maintain relationships with Finance and Supply Chain Senior Managers – and eventually Directors - and their teams to meet the business needs and to facilitate the appropriate level of challenge.
• Seek for stakeholder engagement, working with internal customers.
• Comply with policies, systems and controls.
• Provide market and financial insights and inputs to the internal sourcing process. Participate in external forums such as VL, DiB, Sufficiency review and others.
• Manage all related commercial, financial & ethical requirements / trade offs with the support of the Strategic Operations Managers for Logistics.
• Use of the appropriate contracts to cover risks and relevant services.
• Regularly maintain & update relevant KPIs e.g. savings, payment terms etc.
• Carries out supplier performance reviews on a regular basis for the top suppliers.
• Identifies and manages supplier collaboration initiatives (e.g. Supplier Finance, Responsible Sourcing, Electronic invoicing, operational process streamlining, etc).

What are we looking for?

• Degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, other.
• Fluent in English (English is essential, both verbal and in writing)Contract law knowledge.
• Experience in Procurement and/or Logistics is required
• Must have strong analytical skills, understand, and anticipate consequences of macro-economic changes on business environment.
• Results orientated – comfortable setting and delivering against bold, stretch targets.
• Good Business Acumen.
• Good communication skills.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with diverse 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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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