At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead sourcing strategy and supplier management for innovative snacking categories.
- Company: Join Mars Wrigley, a diverse and inclusive company driving growth in the snacks market.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, car allowance, and hybrid working model.
- Other info: Access to best-in-class learning and development from day one.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a fast-paced environment while leading cross-functional teams.
- Qualifications: Significant procurement experience and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 76000 - 90000 £ per year.
At Mars Wrigley, we value diversity and inclusivity.
We seek a Senior Procurement Manager to join Mars Drinks & Treats, an entrepreneurial unit driving growth in new snacking categories across ECE region.
Location: UK – Hybrid working model, minimum 2 days per week in the Slough office.
About the Role
You will lead sourcing strategy, supplier management, and continuous improvement within Drinks & Treats’s co-manufacturing portfolio, supporting long-term growth and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies with category stakeholders.
- Identify, negotiate with, and qualify co-manufacturing partners.
- Manage supplier relationships to deliver ongoing quality & service requirements plus driving related innovation.
- Drive cost management, pricing negotiations, and risk mitigation.
- Lead cross function sustainability and value creation initiatives.
- Ensure alignment across key business functions.
- Optimize commercial processes and support change initiatives.
- Manage, mentor and onboard buyers in the team.
- What We’re Looking For
- Significant procurement experience at management level.
- Strong financial, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Experience in category management and buying.
- Knowledge of manufacturing and operational processes.
- Ability and passion to lead cross-functional teams in an entrepreneurial, fast paced & dynamic environment.
- FMCG or food industry experience is a plus.
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.
- 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 a company bonus.
Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process.
- To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form here
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Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager (Drinks & Treats) 12-months contract in Slough employer: Mars - UK
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