Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

Job DescriptionKey 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, Suffiency 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 requiredMust 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.Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.