3PM Sourcing Manager - Co-Man

Job Description:

3PM Sourcing Manager - Co-Man

The role is leading the strategy execution and supply chain management of Co-Manufacturing activities for Mars Petcare NA. The role is critical in supporting our external manufacturing supply chain in order to support MPCNA growth and innovation agenda, ensuring flawless execution of Co-Manufacturing activities. This role will also focus on driving value creation and security of supply for Mars.

What are we looking for?

• A Bachelor of Science Degree is required with emphasis in supply chain or economics.
• 4 years plus Commercial or qualified experience in the Food Industry is preferred.
• Computer skills advanced to use data input and retrieval systems, spreadsheets, word processors and formulation applications are required.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Support Co-Man agenda through identifying potential solutions to growth initiatives by partnering closely with Marketing and our IE teams.
• Support supplier cost saving and continuous improvement initiatives within the US, to ensure consistent delivery of value creation.
• Work collaboratively with the Supply and Quality & Food Safety teams to maintain excellent service and quality levels from our suppliers.
• Identifying continuous improvement opportunities to deliver savings back to business & challenge current processes deliver a more efficient supply-chain.
• Work closely and collaboratively on the day-to-day issue management with the Supply and Quality & Food Safety teams as well as operations team. The job holder needs to influence development of these activities and identify continuous improvement opportunities to deliver savings back to business.
• Help source new Co-Man providers that can help drive current and future innovation pipelines.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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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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.