Strategic Sourcing Manager - Animal Protiens

Job Description:An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Sourcing Manager to join the Mars Petcare Commercial team based in Melbourne, Wodonga, or Bathurst to help deliver sustainable growth across the portfolio of Petcare’s brands in Australia.The Senior Sourcing Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of long-term, beneficial strategies for the sourcing of a specified category for the Petcare Business in Asia Pacific. The role is responsible for all supplier negotiations and evaluations of existing suppliers and regularly monitors markets in terms of availability and cost development, as well as forecasts the cost implications to the business and communicates to relevant stakeholders.The role will be actively involved in the identification and execution of sustainability, growth, and cost savings activities to meet our local and global targets. It is also responsible for the co-creation of a Global Category strategy and accountable and responsible for creating and implementing the regional category plans and all its associated financial, service & quality delivery. This role is the category lead in the region, sitting as a key member of the Global Category Leadership team.What are we looking for?Minimum 5 years of experience in sourcing category leadership including sourcing strategy development, price risk management and value leadershipBroad understand of procurement function, with knowledge also of Quality & Food Safety methodologiesExperience in sourcing animal proteins strongly preferredStrong communication, project management and change management skillsStrong team player with good self-awareness and ability to build relationships with peers and broad range of associatesStrong digital savvy would be highly regardedWhat would be your key responsibilities?To create value for Pet Parents this role will bring external insights and innovation in to MarsDevelop and implement the Mars Strategic Sourcing Methodology for the critical commodities within the Animal Protiens categoryUnderstand alternate materials to minimise cost and manage riskDrive Supplier management strategies and negotiations for the above-mentioned portfolios. Manage raw materials quality with suppliers with SQA and in line with the global MQM process.Forecast and report market development to manage business risk and exposure for cost and availability.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.At Mars Petcare, have a real impact on creating a better world for pets, a world where they’re healthy, happy and welcome. This includes in our office.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.