Position Title: Commercial Sourcing Analyst - Packaging
Reports To: Strategic Sourcing Manager - Rigid and Retort Packaging Location: Franklin, TN
Level of Role
Individual Contributor
The Sourcing Analyst plays a crucial role in supporting our sourcing managers by conducting market research, analyzing data to identify competitive edge and savings opportunities, and aiding in the development of sourcing strategies for raw materials and packaging. This role is an essential member to the Packaging Sourcing Team which supports the wet, dry and care & treats petfood technologies for Mars Pet Nutrition US & Canada, comprising a total team annual spend of ~$480MM.
What are we looking for?
Minimum Qualifications
2 + years of supply chain/procurement experience
Bachelor's degree in business or related field
Ability to convey communications clearly and concisely.
MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint functional skills
Successful completion of a drug and background test
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of business experience
Experience in procurement, supply chain, packaging, or CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) industry
Experience with data aggregation tools such as Smartsheet's, Power BI, Tableau
W hat will be your key responsibilities?
Provide analytical support and input for forecasts, various procurement events (RFI, RFP, RFQ, Keelvar, etc.), negotiations, procurement strategies, cash delivery, should-cost model creation, value leadership and other procurement tools to drive value for the business.
Drive fundamental market research, intelligence, and competitive insight generation to guide proactive business decisions, key inputs for category sourcing strategies, and deliver long term productivity and/or supply chain opportunities.
Assist in conducting comprehensive market research and analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities within the Packaging Industry (Flexibles, Rigid, Retort, Paper, Sustainability).
Completion of identified 1-3 key Commercial sourcing projects per year.
Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies by providing data-driven insights.
Collaborate with sourcing managers in the supplier qualification process and onboarding process by ensuring required documentation is accurate and accounted for.
Help in the negotiation process by preparing negotiation materials, analyzing supplier proposals, and benchmarking data for sourcing managers.
Maintain procurement databases and systems, ensuring accurate and current data for decision-making.
Entry of sourcing manager contract pricing in SAP.
Provide administrative and analytical support for various procurement projects and initiatives.
Key development role within the Packaging Sourcing Team and broader sourcing team, with potential for future category management opportunities.
What can you expect from Mars?
Work with over 130,000 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 .
Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars Universit y.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
Find out more about w h at Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site.
The role operates in a pet friendly, open office environment.
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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.
