Strategic Sourcing Capital Buyer
Strategic Sourcing Capital Buyer
Apply remote type Hybrid locations GBR-Berkshire-Slough time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: January 18, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id R117051 Job Description: As a Strategic Sourcing Capital Buyer at Mars, you will be accountable for supporting the execution of capital investment projects in your geographical scope of responsibility, in line with the capital strategies and processes, maintaining a high level of partnering with stakeholders to deliver value to Mars and timely completion of business goals. This includes but is not limited to understanding key market/regional drivers and key suppliers, contract negotiations, obtaining contract approvals, forecasting, managing supplier relationships, delivering improvements in areas such as cost, cash, quality, service as well as capturing and reporting any corresponding savings opportunities. What are we looking for? Sourcing and/or engineering experience. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Dutch and German are an advantage. A passion for developing strong relationships with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders both domestically and internationally. What will be your key responsibilities? Connect with the engineering teams to understand sourcing needs for the upcoming capital projects. Execute contracting and ordering of goods and services in line with the global and regional sourcing strategies and commercial processes. Deliver value to Mars in terms of savings, cash, innovation, sustainability, speed to the market, simplification etc. and report any opportunities in Sievo. Cooperate with other Capital Buyers to look for synergies and opportunities to improve and facilitate sourcing. What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 140,000 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. Disclaimer:
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. About Us
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, EXTRA, ORBIT, 5, SKITTLES, BEN’S ORIGINAL, and COCOAVIA. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals, BluePearl, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA and Pet Partners. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.
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Apply remote type Hybrid locations GBR-Berkshire-Slough time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: January 18, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id R117051 Job Description: As a Strategic Sourcing Capital Buyer at Mars, you will be accountable for supporting the execution of capital investment projects in your geographical scope of responsibility, in line with the capital strategies and processes, maintaining a high level of partnering with stakeholders to deliver value to Mars and timely completion of business goals. This includes but is not limited to understanding key market/regional drivers and key suppliers, contract negotiations, obtaining contract approvals, forecasting, managing supplier relationships, delivering improvements in areas such as cost, cash, quality, service as well as capturing and reporting any corresponding savings opportunities. What are we looking for? Sourcing and/or engineering experience. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Dutch and German are an advantage. A passion for developing strong relationships with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders both domestically and internationally. What will be your key responsibilities? Connect with the engineering teams to understand sourcing needs for the upcoming capital projects. Execute contracting and ordering of goods and services in line with the global and regional sourcing strategies and commercial processes. Deliver value to Mars in terms of savings, cash, innovation, sustainability, speed to the market, simplification etc. and report any opportunities in Sievo. Cooperate with other Capital Buyers to look for synergies and opportunities to improve and facilitate sourcing. What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 140,000 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. Disclaimer:
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. About Us
Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s, SNICKERS, TWIX, MILKY WAY, DOVE, PEDIGREE, ROYAL CANIN, WHISKAS, EXTRA, ORBIT, 5, SKITTLES, BEN’S ORIGINAL, and COCOAVIA. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals, BluePearl, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA and Pet Partners. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.
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