Sr. Manager, External Manufacturing - MS
Core
Sr Strategic Sourcing Manager driving external manufacturing sourcing strategy, supplier development, and supply chain optimization for Mars Snacking North America.
Role type
Sr Manager, Strategic Sourcing (External Manufacturing)
Builds
Contract manufacturing supply base and sourcing strategies for Mars Snacking North America
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (Snacking) / Strategic Procurement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> supply chain continuity and cost savings
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier development, RFP management, supplier governance, risk management, cost savings analysis, supply chain optimization, price volatility forecasting, business allocation
Preferred skills
Cross-functional collaboration, relationship management, automation implementation
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Recommend and implement supply base strategy; Lead RFP activity and drive supplier qualification; Manage supplier performance auditing; Manage price, supply, service, legal, and IP risks; Forecast price volatility and define protection measures; Identify and deliver cost savings initiatives; Drive supply chain optimization.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight