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This role is part of the MGS Commercial Indirects Regional Management Team for Americas and is accountable to develop category vision and strategic procurement of Supply categories, such as Logistics, Facility Services and Energy across all business segments at Mars including Mars Snacking, Petcare (incl. Royal Canin), Food & Nutrition, MGS and Corporate.

The Senior Category Director will oversee strategic category management (partnering with global colleagues) building a talented and effective organization that will deliver competitive advantage to Mars Incorporated. They will develop cross-segment and cross-market partnerships with stakeholders; maximize value creation; improve service, quality, and protect the supply chain, ensuring continuous and responsible supply and leveraging external capability.

The successful candidate will be seen as a potential successor for the VP Commercial Americas role.

Key Responsibilities\nDemonstrate

visible and inspiring leadership , create a sense of motivation, belonging and engagement for the associates. Create a results-oriented, high performing and energizing culture. Attract, retain, and develop associates and deliver succession plans that enable Commercial value delivery.

Develop

deep category expertise

that will deliver and continuously improve organization efficiencies, maximize value creation and create competitive advantage opportunities.

Accountable for business impact through leading development, business alignment and subsequent execution of sub multi-year

category strategies reducing total cost of ownership by 6%+ annually

and delivering cash benefits.

Establish and maintain

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Leads development and

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Accountable for development of

knowledge management, insights and analytics : understanding of industry trends, total value chain, cost/ price drivers, suppliers and competitors to ensure generation of TCO and Value advantages to Mars.

Builds commercial ownership for

relationship development with strategic suppliers : keeps optimum number of suppliers, negotiate competitive terms and contracts, secure competitive advantage, and enables access to innovative and value creation solutions from suppliers capabilities ahead of competitors.

Leads

supplier performance and contract compliance

- provides regular financial, service and quality forecasts and updates to appropriate functional executives.

Accountable for

compliance

and enhancement of proper procedures, policies, systems and controls, manages approvals and governance.

Accountable to mobilize the team to look for new opportunities to achieve Mars

sustainability goals , develop required plans, align internally and execute with suppliers.

Effective member of the Commercial Regional Leadership team, providing valuable contributions beyond Supply.

Qualifications

Master's Degree: Business, Economics, MBA is a plus

10+ years in Procurement in multi-national environment

5-10 years experience in Logistics procurement

Very high level of business acumen / can-do mindset - must have strong analytical skills, understanding and anticipating consequences of macro-economic changes on the business environment

Proven track record in successful procurement leadership in a complex environment

Demonstrated ability to establish a vision for change and lead complex transformation programs

Excellent knowledge of Logistics and Supply and demonstrated ability to develop and effectively implement category strategies leveraging or developing best practices

Strong cultural agility and capacity to navigate efficiently through ambiguity, changes, multiple stakeholders and complex matrix organization

Highly effective interpersonal skills - excellent negotiator, storytelling, strong communication and influencing skills to all organizational levels. Demonstrated ability to develop credible business relationships with senior executives internally and externally

Proven ability to lead a high performing, multi-cultural team based in different locations and comfortable working within a complex matrix organization

Results orientated - comfortable setting and delivering against bold, stretch targets

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.

A strong focus on 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.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

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Job Purpose & Overview

This role is part of the MGS Commercial Indirects Regional Management Team for Americas and is accountable to develop category vision and strategic procurement of Supply categories, such as Logistics, Facility Services and Energy across all business segments at Mars including Mars Snacking, Petcare (incl. Royal Canin), Food & Nutrition, MGS and Corporate.

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrate visible and inspiring leadership, create a sense of motivation, belonging and engagement for the associates. Create a results-oriented, high performing and energizing culture. Attract, retain, and develop associates and deliver succession plans that enable Commercial value delivery.
Develop deep category expertise that will deliver and continuously improve organization efficiencies, maximize value creation and create competitive advantage opportunities.
Accountable for business impact through leading development, business alignment and subsequent execution of sub multi-year category strategies reducing total cost of ownership by 6%+ annually and delivering cash benefits.
Establish and maintain business partnership relationships with key regional stakeholders to ensure deep understanding of segment needs and strategies in order to generate maximum business value from commercial strategies as well as influence the improvement of internal practices including the challenge of demand and specifications.
Leads development and enhancement of industry best practices across assigned categories including improvement of processes, systems, tools, specifications, forecasts.
Accountable for development of knowledge management, insights and analytics: understanding of industry trends, total value chain, cost/ price drivers, suppliers and competitors to ensure generation of TCO and Value advantages to Mars.
Builds commercial ownership for relationship development with strategic suppliers: keeps optimum number of suppliers, negotiate competitive terms and contracts, secure competitive advantage, and enables access to innovative and value creation solutions from suppliers capabilities ahead of competitors.
Leads supplier performance and contract compliance – provides regular financial, service and quality forecasts and updates to appropriate functional executives.
Accountable for compliance and enhancement of proper procedures, policies, systems and controls, manages approvals and governance.
Accountable to mobilize the team to look for new opportunities to achieve Mars sustainability goals, develop required plans, align internally and execute with suppliers.
Effective member of the Commercial Regional Leadership team, providing valuable contributions beyond Supply.

Qualifications

Master's Degree: Business, Economics, MBA is a plus
10+ years in Procurement in multi‑national environment
5-10 years experience in Logistics procurement
Very high level of business acumen / can‑do mindset – must have strong analytical skills, understanding and anticipating consequences of macro‑economic changes on the business environment
Proven track record in successful procurement leadership in a complex environment
Demonstrated ability to establish a vision for change and lead complex transformation programs
Excellent knowledge of Logistics and Supply and demonstrated ability to develop and effectively implement category strategies leveraging or developing best practices
Strong cultural agility and capacity to navigate efficiently through ambiguity, changes, multiple stakeholders and complex matrix organization
Highly effective interpersonal skills – excellent negotiator, storytelling, strong communication and influencing skills to all organizational levels. Demonstrated ability to develop credible business relationships with senior executives internally and externally
Proven ability to lead a high performing, multi‑cultural team based in different locations and comfortable working within a complex matrix organization
Results orientated – comfortable setting and delivering against bold, stretch targets

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.
A strong focus on 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.

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between USD 190,613.00 and USD 262,086.00. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401(k) plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

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Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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Job Purpose & Overview

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We are the leading provider of worldwide smart end-to-end supply chain & logistics, enabling the flow of trade across the globe. Our comprehensive range of products and services covers every link of the integrated supply chain - from maritime and inland terminals to marine services and industrial parks as well as technology-driven customer solutions.

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Director, Ocean Freight - Americas

leads a team responsible for strategic sourcing, rate setting, allocation management, and commercial alignment to maximize profitability and service performance.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

STRATEGIC PROCUREMENT LEADERSHIP\nDefine the procurement strategy for the entire TPEB trade lane.\nOwn high-level relationships with global and regional ocean carriers.\nNegotiate large-scale volume contracts and secure space guarantees aligned with growth forecasts.\nPRICING AND YIELD OPTIMIZATION

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Total TEU contracted vs shipped\nNet procurement savings\nRevenue yield vs budget\nCarrier partnership scorecard\nQUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Minimum 15 Years of Freight experience, with at least 5 years' experience in Procurement for the Transpacific Trade\nProven experience in leadership and organizational management\nStrong market and competition knowledge to strategically plan the Ocean Product's growth\nEffective interpersonal skills, including proven abilities to listen, comprehend, effectively communicate clearly and concisely to obtain positive results\nAbility to read, analyze, and interpret complex data reports\nAbility to build/foster relationships with Ocean carriers\nDemonstrated ability to lead and motivate people to achieve improvements\nEffective engagement and relationship skills to influence and execute activities that drive Ocean performance\nOutstanding organizational abilities\nAptitude in decision-making and problem-solving\nStrong coaching skills\nTarget and deadline driven\nAbility to hire and retain quality talent\nGood Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, etc.)\nYou are ready to travel between 30 - 50% of the time across the globe to our operations to perform audits, on-site\nYou speak and write fluent English - additional languages are a bonus, in particular Arabic, Spanish, French, Mandarin, Hindi

Please note : This position does not offer sponsorship for employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in The United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

ABOUT DP WORLD

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world's trade flow better, changing what's possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that's fit for the future.

We're rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology - and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we're at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimizing disruptions from the factory floor to the customer's door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures - not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what's possible.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

DP World is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). We strongly believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or belief.

By submitting your resume and application information, you authorize DP World to transmit and store your information in the world-wide recruitment database, and to circulate that information as necessary for the purpose of evaluating your qualifications for this or other job vacancies.

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