This position is responsible for sourcing of appointed external manufactory categories. This role is a key member in development and implement of strategies for MWC China through collaboration with R&D, Supply, QA and cross function teams.
What are we looking for?
•University Degree in business/economy, Food, supply chain subject - preferred
•>5 Years working experience in sourcing /purchasing or relevant area preferred
•Proven ability to provide build strong relationships both internally and externally
•Experience in strategic sourcing – preferred Experience with and good understanding of commodity markets - preferred
What will be your key responsibilities?
•Deliver against key measures within sourcing strategy especially value creation, delivery and quality.
•Monitor and drive supplier performance improvement across cost, supply, service and quality and ensure corrective actions in place and drive continuous supply base development & optimization.
•Lead value leadership projects through working with cross function to ensure achievement of key deliverables.
•Develop supply chain knowledge, trends and developments.
•Provide supply risk assessments and mitigation plan related to supply, cost and/or quality.
•Support business needs in innovation and sustainability project and ensure project on time launch.
•Establish and maintains relationship with key stakeholders to drive cross functional collaboration and gain support for long term category strategy development and execution.
•Drive commercial governance in line with Commercial Guide. Specifically in area of supplier selection, business allocation and contract approvals and reviews.
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 company bonus.
