Operations Buyer - Logistics

Job Description:
The MGS Commercial Indirects team are the global indirect buying experts for Mars. Within this team, the Operations Buyer Logistics is responsible for the execution of the Logistics category strategies for all Mars segments in ANZ, reporting directly to the Strategic Sourcing and Operations Director ANZ.
Grow your career as a member of a hyper-collaborative virtual team Logistics Operation managers and buyers across the region. You will also oversee the local and critical supplier relationships, contractual and financial negotiation with Supplier executives, ensuring high levels of supplier performance. Core to this role, you will also be responsible for the delivery of an enterprise-wide Annual Execution Plan while optimizing investments in terms of cost, quality, risk and availability.
What are we looking for?
Bachelor’s degree in business, procurement, or related field
5 years of category experience, ideally with supplier/customer management experience
Indirect buying experience preferred within Logistics
Strong planning, financial acumen and relationship skills
Ability to travel to meet with key stakeholders across the segments in ANZ including Petcare, Mars Wrigley, Food and multi-sales
What will be your key responsibilities?
Deliver the enterprise-wide execution plan for ANZ across the Logistics Category and respective subcategories (warehouse, Freight, freight forwarding, pallets etc) strategies not limited to the activities of value creation through P&L impact, Inflation Mitigation, cost avoidance, contribution to the productivity programs, cash delivery and driving innovation through excellence in category management.
Purchase goods & services by securing price, capacity & service levels by applying a wide range of sourcing tools e.g. negotiation, e-procurement, strategic collaboration, tenders/RFP’s, etc.
Perform spend analysis based on market and financial insights and execute sourcing roadmap for 3 years focused on cost savings, process improvements, sustainability, and supplier management.
Create and implement supply base strategy ensuring effective risk management through robust contracts and monitoring of financial and other KPIs.
Participate in the regional and global communities to ensure knowledge and practice sharing.
What can you expect from Mars?
Genuine career progression with a focus on you and your career goals. Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
Global health and wellbeing program to support flexibility and work-life balance.
Opportunity to make a difference with our volunteer and ambassador programs.
Be part of a company that is contributing to making the world a better place today and every day through on our sustainable generation plan.
A culture that offers collaboration, leadership and rewards you for the role you play within Mars.
Candidates must have valid working rights in Australia. Mars does not accept agency applications.
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.