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Procurement Operations Manager- Raws

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In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
108K-149K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Chicago, IL, USA
108K-149K Annually
Senior level
Leads procurement categories and a small team to build and maintain reliable global inbound supply chains. Responsibilities include supplier relationship management, risk mitigation, inventory and materials management, sourcing strategies, capital reduction, continuous improvement, and balancing service levels with inventory and obsolescence. The role also provides coaching and development support while improving supply chain reliability and operational performance.
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Job Description:

As a Procurement Operations Manager- Raws at Mars you will lead categories and a team of associates in the creation, implementation and maintenance of global inbound supply chains to enable manufacturing reliability. You’ll champion high performing team behaviors and lead a team in applying supply chain tools and processes to create a lean, agile, and reliable inbound network.

What are we looking for?
5 years of procurement &/or supply chain experience.
In depth understanding of the supply chain and supplier relationship management.
Bachelors degree at a minimum.
What will be your key responsibilities?
You will recommend and implement risk mitigation strategies, inventory management practices, and continuous improvement programs.

Responsible for managing high impact categories to supply chain.
Implementing sourcing strategies, while in parallel supporting capital reduction initiatives.
Provide coaching and development support for a team of 1-2 indirect reports.
Develop and perform materials management strategies that balance service levels with inventory and obsolescence minimization.
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.


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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the below range, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, if eligible, including variable pay & general allowances (depending on the position and employee’s work schedule).  Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans then in effect, and depending on the position offered and the employee’s work schedule (i.e., part-time schedule), eligible employees are automatically enrolled in a 401(k) plan, as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents, and may be eligible to take up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave. Employees will also receive the following paid-time off (which may be prorated based on start date and the employee’s work schedule): 120 hours of vacation per year, paid sick time for eligible Associates of 100% pay continuation for a maximum of 40 hours per calendar year, and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year that include both fixed and flexible holidays.

USD 108,160.00 - USD 148,720.00

Mars Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

1132 W Blackhawk St, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60642

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