Manager, Strategic Sourcing Marketing & Sales MEA
Core
Managing sourcing strategy and execution for Marketing and Sales categories (Media, Content, Data & Tech, Promotions, Displays, Chillers & Freezers) across the Middle East and Africa region.
Role type
Manager, Strategic Sourcing (Indirect Procurement)
Builds
Indirect goods and services for Marketing and Sales functions
Domain
Consumer Goods / FMCG (Mars, Incorporated)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, risk management, financial analysis, stakeholder management, category expertise, performance management, market insights
Preferred skills
Innovation champion, knowledge transfer, external forum participation, continuous improvement
Technologies
e-procurement systems, sourcing tools
Responsibilities
Develop and execute regional sourcing strategies for Marketing and Sales categories; manage key supplier performance and relationships; ensure risk management through robust contracts and KPI monitoring; collaborate with global and regional category leads; provide market and financial insights; support new product launches and continuous improvement programs; coach and contribute to the Sourcing Excellence team.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC