Specialist, Strategic Sourcing

Job Description:

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Procure General Services: Ensure pricing, capacity, and service levels align with business commitments and sourcing strategies. Apply a broad range of sourcing tools such as negotiation, e-procurement, stakeholder engagement, and auctions.

• Implement Supply Base Strategy: Evaluate and develop suppliers to meet current and future business needs, driving continuous improvement and innovation.

• Manage Supply Risk: Ensure robust risk management through well-structured contracts and regular monitoring of financial and service KPIs. Initiate corrective actions when necessary.

• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with Finance and Human Resources Managers and eventually Directors to support business objectives and foster constructive collaboration.

• Drive Stakeholder Engagement: Actively engage with internal customers to understand needs and ensure alignment with sourcing strategies.

• Ensure Compliance: Adhere to all relevant policies, systems, and controls throughout the sourcing process.

• Provide Market Intelligence: Deliver market and financial insights to support sourcing decisions. Represent the company in external forums to stay informed of industry trends.

• Commercial & Ethical Oversight: Manage all commercial, financial, and ethical considerations in collaboration with General Services Category Managers.

• Contract Management: Utilize appropriate contract frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure service coverage.

• Performance Tracking: Maintain and regularly update key performance indicators (KPIs), including savings, payment terms, and other relevant metrics.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related field

• Fluent in Spanish/Portuguese and English (English proficiency is essential, both verbal and written)

Experience & Skills:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing, preferably within a multinational environment

• Familiarity/Experience with Services Procurement is a plus

• Solid understanding of contract law

• Proficiency in SAP and Ariba systems

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and anticipate the impact of macroeconomic trends on the business environment

• Results-oriented mindset; comfortable setting and achieving ambitious targets

• Demonstrated business acumen

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Supplier Performance Reviews: Conduct regular performance evaluations for top suppliers to ensure service excellence and continuous improvement.

• Supplier Collaboration Initiatives: Identify and lead initiatives such as Supplier Finance, Responsible Sourcing, e-invoicing, and operational process optimization.

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with 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.

• A strong focus on 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.