Job Description:

　　This role is a Senior Procurement leadership position at Mars, responsible for the development & execution of Category Management strategies the General Services Category for all Mars Segments globally, and reports to the VP Global Sourcing Supply & General Services. This role will develop an enterprise wide strategy of a 3 year roadmap covering a spend of $1.1M with a documented execution plan aligned to the business strategies & key stakeholders.

　　Scope includes Consulting, Contingent Workforce, Travel, HR Services, Legal.

　　What are we looking for?

　　10 years of professional experience in Procurement, world class level expertise of the General Services Category

　　Demonstrate successful performance in role of similar scope and breadth. Previous management experience that includes Proven Leadership, Change Management and Project Management skills in a decentralize business. Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in complex and/or ambiguous business environments. History of building strong client and supplier relationshipsDemonstrate Global/multicultural acumenFMCG experience is a plus

　　What will be your key responsibilities?

　　BEST PRACTICE Develop Category insights, benchmark and import best practices and ensure knowledge management within the Regional Sourcing Teams across regions.STRATEGY: Develops deep understanding of our business needs, external benchmarks and category industry and people capabilities, to create and execute Category sourcing strategies with an End-to-End approach, focusing on a time horizon of 3-5y, driving innovation and challenge to bring competitive advantage to the business.PARTERING Partner with the key Global & Regional stakeholders including to ensure alignment with the business requirements as well as strategy and execution planFINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION Contributes with value creation across the General Services Category, including P&L cost reduction, Cash from Payment TermPROJECT AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT Ensures robust project and change management processes, right governance and escalation proceduresTEAM Active member of the Global Supply & General Services leadership team, manage a team of 2 resources and manage a community of Regional Category ManagersNEGOTIATION & CONTRACTING Lead the Global and critical supplier financial and contractual negotiation, but also relationship & Performance management. Works with the regions to ensure successful Implementation of regional contracts and related Service Level Agreements for the respectiveSUPPLIER PERFORMANCE RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT (SPRM) Develops and maintains sustainable relationships with Critical suppliers. Tracks, monitors and drives key supplier performance indicators across cost, service and quality and puts corrective actions in place for continuous improvementCORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY Implements and complies with standard processes and tools to ensure responsible, continuous and sustainable sourcing in line with commercial policies, systems and controls

　　What can you expect from Mars?

　　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.

　　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.