Strategic Sourcing Manager

3 months ago

Wodonga, Australia Mars Full time
JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Description:

Here's a great opportunity to join the Pet Nutrition Commercial Team This role has responsibility for the procurement of Cereals, Grains and Dry Animal Protein (DAP) materials from the Oceania region. Through the effective development & deployment of category strategies and Mars policies and practices, the role creates a competitive advantage for Mars whilst minimizing risks to supply.

Creating value for Pet Parents this role will bring external insights, and you will be actively involved in the identification and execution of sustainability, growth, and cost savings activities to meet our local and global targets.

This role vacancy is a Parental Leave cover position commencing in late 2024 completed by the end of Jan 2026.

Key Responsibilities

Accountable & Responsible for the performance and results of the category including strategy definition & execution, procurement, and supplier management Responsible for price forecasting, providing timely intelligence on pricing and availability risks as well as early identification of opportunities. Responsible for Value Leadership & Transformation activity, Sustainability implementation and future sourcing for the category. Build and maintain Supplier Relationships & ensuring robust, metric driven Supplier Performance Management for the category. Effective part of the Mars Global Category Network actively contributing to global direction and activities, leading where appropriate. Responsible for delivering key metrics for the category

What we are looking for:

Relevant tertiary qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Agricultural science, Business management or Finance preferred A minimum of 3 years of experience in a Supply Chain function. Ideally, experience in a large FMCG environment. A good understanding of raw materials conversion processes, commodities and market fundamentals Experience in leadership including sourcing strategy development, price risk management and value leadership. Strong communication and project management skills.

What can you expect from Mars?

Genuine career progression with a focus on you and your career goals. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University. Global health and wellbeing program to support flexibility and work-life balance Opportunity to make a difference with our volunteer and ambassador programs A culture that offers collaboration, leadership and rewards you for the role you play within Mars At Mars Petcare, have a real impact on creating a better world for pets, a world where they’re healthy, happy and welcome. This includes in our office.

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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