Overview

Specialist, Strategic Sourcing - General Services. This role is responsible for ensuring a continuous supply of cost-effective, service-oriented, timely, and responsive solutions within the General Services category.

Responsibilities

- Procure General Services: Ensure pricing, capacity, and service levels align with business commitments and sourcing strategies. Apply a broad range of sourcing tools such as negotiation, e-procurement, stakeholder engagement, and auctions.
- Implement Supply Base Strategy: Evaluate and develop suppliers to meet current and future business needs, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
- Manage Supply Risk: Ensure robust risk management through well-structured contracts and regular monitoring of financial and service KPIs. Initiate corrective actions when necessary.
- Stakeholder Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with Finance and Human Resources Managers—and eventually Directors—to support business objectives and foster constructive collaboration.
- Drive Stakeholder Engagement: Actively engage with internal customers to understand needs and ensure alignment with sourcing strategies.
- Ensure Compliance: Adhere to all relevant policies, systems, and controls throughout the sourcing process.
- Provide Market Intelligence: Deliver market and financial insights to support sourcing decisions. Represent the company in external forums to stay informed of industry trends.
- Commercial & Ethical Oversight: Manage all commercial, financial, and ethical considerations in collaboration with General Services Category Managers.
- Contract Management: Utilize appropriate contract frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure service coverage.
- Performance Tracking:



Maintain and regularly update key performance indicators (KPIs), including savings, payment terms, and other relevant metrics.
- Supplier Performance Reviews: Conduct regular performance evaluations for top suppliers to ensure service excellence and continuous improvement.
- Supplier Collaboration Initiatives: Identify and lead initiatives such as Supplier Finance, Responsible Sourcing, e-invoicing, and operational process optimization.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related field
- Fluent in Spanish/Portuguese and English (English proficiency is essential, both verbal and written)
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing, preferably within a multinational environment
- Solid understanding of contract law
- Proficiency in SAP and Ariba systems
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and anticipate the impact of macroeconomic trends on the business environment
- Results-oriented mindset; comfortable setting and achieving ambitious targets
- Demonstrated business acumen
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What to expect from Mars

- Work with diverse and talented Associates, guided by the Five Principles
- Join a purpose-driven company, striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today
- Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to Mars University
- An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus

Additional details

- Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
- Employment type : Full-time
- Job function : Purchasing and Supply Chain
- Industries : Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Integral Careers site.

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📌 Specialist, Strategic Sourcing - General Services (Santiago de Querétaro)
🏢 Mars
📍 Santiago de Querétaro