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Strategic Sourcing Buyer

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Job Description:

Job Description:

As a Strategic Sourcing Buyer at Mars you will be accountable for supporting execution of capital investment projects in your geographical scope of responsibility, in line with the capital strategies and processes, maintaining high level of partnering with stakeholders to deliver value to Mars and timely completion of business goals.

This includes but is not limited to understanding key market/regional drivers and key suppliers, contract negotiations, obtaining contract approvals, forecasting, managing supplier relationships, delivering improvements in areas such as cost, cash, quality, and service, as well as capturing and reporting any corresponding savings opportunities.

What are we looking for?

  • You will have experience of indirect procurement/ Indirect buying and/or engineering experience.

  • You will have a passion for developing strong relationships with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders both domestically and internationally.

What will be your key responsibilities?

  • You will connect with the engineering teams to understand sourcing needs for the upcoming capital projects.

  • You will execute contracting and ordering of goods and services in line with the global and regional sourcing strategies and commercial processes.

  • You will deliver value to Mars in terms of savings, cash, innovation, sustainability, speed to the market, simplification, etc and report any opportunities in Sievo

  • You will cooperate with other Capital Buyers to look for synergies and opportunities to improve and facilitate sourcing

  • You will supporting sites in the UK and Hungary

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with over 140,000 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.

Disclaimer: Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions or are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here

Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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