Procurement Operations Sr Specialist - Raws
Mars
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Chicago, IL · Posted October 26, 2026
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About the job
Job Description:
As a Procurement Operations Sr Specialist - Raws at Mars you will partner closely Senior Procurement Manager & Buying Managers to drive development and implementation of category buying strategies. You will also manage procurement operations both regionally and globally by leveraging supplier relationships, while driving standardization and automation across the network. Cross functional collaboration will also play a large part of the role as efforts are undertaken to identify cost savings and cost avoidance strategies on a global level.
What are we looking for? 3 or more years of procurement experience. Strong stakeholder/supplier relationship management skills, both domestically and internationally. Minimum of a bachelors degree.
What will be your key responsibilities? Buying strategy will be your wheelhouse – where one exists you will execute and optimize it. If one does not exist it will be your responsibility to develop the strategy and subsequently implement it. You’ll manage suppler benchmarking, RFPs and new supplier qualification. Analyzing existing supplier performance will also fall to you, as will generating supplier insights from analyzing data and KPIs that are in place. Oversight of ($100m+) of spend annually.
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.
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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.
The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 71,200.00 - USD 97,900.00