DirecciónJob Description:
The Strategic Operations Buyer for Marketing & Sales is responsible for the execution of the strategies and buying activities in terms of costs, quality, risk and availability for several sites across Mexico, Brazil & Caribbean and Central America supporting both segments Pet Nutrition and Mars Wrigley and reporting directly to the Regional Strategic Sourcing and Operations Manager.
This role is responsible for delivering a continuous supply of cost-effective, service orientated, timely and responsiveness in the area of Marketing & Sales. He/she will work closely with the others Strategic Operations Buyers in LATAM to drive the efficient and effective implementation of sourcing strategies and manages supplier performance on a day to day basis, acts as the first point of contact for suppliers. Marketing & Sales category covers services such as, Agencies for Creative and Media Planning and Buying, Public Relations, Market Research, Packaging Design, Consumer Promotions, etc. This position is responsible to connect and align with local, regional and global key stakeholders involved in the S&OP process.
What will be your key responsibilities?
Responsible of the procurement of all Marketing & Sales items and services such as Public Relations, Market Research, Packaging Design, Consumer Promotions, Premia, etc.
Purchase Goods and Services by securing price, capacity & service levels in line with commitments to the business and as per the sourcing strategies by applying a wide range of sourcing tools (e.g. negotiation, e-procurement, strategic collaboration, scale, market knowledge, MSSM, etc.)
Implement supply base strategy - Assess and develop suppliers in order to meet business needs and opportunities where Marketing & Sales Goods and Services are needed.
Establish & maintain relationships with key stakeholders such as Finance, department managers i.e. Marketing, Sales, Corporate Affairs, P&O, Supply) and their teams to ensure understanding of their needs and to facilitate the appropriate level of challenge.
Ensure effective risk management of the supply base, through robust contracts and monitoring of financial and other KPIs. Implement corrective actions as appropriate. Manage all related commercial, financial & ethical aspects of supply
Be the local champion of the implementation of the MGS Commercial global Marketing or Sales strategies
Participate in team knowledge transfer - Collaborate with other Marketing & Sales buyers to create synergies across countries and segments.
Lead sourcing activities that include vendor selection, negotiation, contracts and supplier management.
Assure and obtain Savings and Cash Release targets
Ensure compliance with Governance - proper procedures, policies, systems and controls.
Participate actively into the Latin American team meetings
Negotiate the best possible Commercial terms of payment with vendors. Execute supplier financing program with existing and new suppliers (120 days of payment)
Influence directors, managers and peers to create strategies and align with local buying proposals.
Create and share comparison cost and service tables/figures in order to provide a guideline to support the decision-making process to select a vendor for any specific service or item, involving the end user in this process.
Manage crisis when a contract termination is required, or support business when critical situation come up.
Provide assertive recommendation and or commercial drivers to the business considering aspects of different cultures and location.
Negotiate long term contracts/catalogues of goods/services in different currencies, language and legal regulations.
Stablish periodic meetings within the key stakeholders from LA to give visibility of work and partner with priorities.
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 University.
An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
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.
