- 3 + years of experience in Sourcing role; Direct raw materials experience strongly preferred
- Experience working in diverse teams and matrix organizations
- Knowledge and experience with Strategic Sourcing process with the ability to implement the framework in a new product category
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; both verbal and written including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Excellent analytical skills for financial assessments and issue identification, along with flexible thinking to adapt to changing markets.
- Create, deliver, and execute the sourcing strategy for assigned ingredients for Royal Canin North America in collaboration with global category team.
- Analyse market trends, identify market developments and conduct category reviews to drive business understanding of these markets and how best to utilize the capabilities of suppliers and industry developments to deliver a competitive advantage to Royal Canin North America.
- Identify and implement novel and creative means for reducing costs, improving quality, or otherwise improving total value for money.
- Challenge specifications to ensure that we are creating a fit for purpose specification
- Create Business Allocation Recommendations and contracts, once approved, to be signed based on the Limits of Authority.
- Work with over 130,000 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.
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Strategic Sourcing Manager - St Charles, United States - Mars Incorporated
Description
Job Description:Sourcing Strategy Manager
The individual in this role is the resident expert for the category and is responsible for both strategy execution and supplier relationships within North America. This individual partners with global Royal Canin Sourcing teams to collaborate on strategy development and market dynamics. Within Commercial North America, the role works closely with SQA and Operations to assure adherence to specifications and continuity of supply. The role also collaborates with a broad range of stakeholders across Quality & Food Safety, Formulation, Marketing and Supply Chain to deliver on business needs and consider total cost of ownership.
What are we looking for?
Education & Professional Qualifications
Minimum: Bachelor's Degree preferably in business or science related discipline
Preferred: MBA
Knowledge/Experience
The role operates in a pet friendly, open office environment.
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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.
