In this rare and pivotal role, you will be responsible for oversight of Commercial operations for Food Australia and for deployment of the rice category strategy and operations. You will provide operational excellence on a day-to day basis and be accountable for the regional commercial operations escalation process. Additionally, you will work closely with the procurement sourcing associates and Supply Chain. This role is the cornerstone to driving procurement category management and the delivery of Value Leadership.
What are we looking for?
- Demonstrated experience in Procurement and General Supply Chain experience
- Excellent understanding of E2E supply chain
- In depth understanding of SRM programs, continuous improvement programs, and Risk Mitigation strategies
- Strong project management and leadership capabilities
- Ability to work under pressure
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Responsible for all Global food Packaging category in the region
- Drive the Risk management program for their category and other categories in the region
- Continuous improvement of suppliers' performance, and relationships Management
- Contribution into growth targets via effective support of new product launches
- Analyze buying operations program metrics and provide analytic insight to buying category leadership.
- Ensure continuity of our suppliers' responsibilities for the inbound supply of materials into product manufacturing locations through timely management of inbound quality requirements
What can you expect from Mars?
- Work with over 130,000 like-minded 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.
About us:
What do MARS, SNICKERS, EXTRA, ECLIPSE, PEDIGREE, WHISKAS, DOLMIO, MASTERFOODS and ROYAL CANIN have in common? They're all made by Mars. We're a family-owned, principle led business that's been making products for people (and the pets they love) for more than 100 years. Together, our 125,000+ Associates around the world are empowered to take action every day towards the world we want tomorrow. Because we know, the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today.
Mars promotes and fosters a culture of Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity and respect, understanding that the uniqueness of all applicants makes a difference in our business. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, and their diversity welcomed.