Strategic Sourcing Lead, External Manufacturing

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mars its affiliatesChicago (IL)

Supply Chain Managers Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing

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About the role

Mars, Incorporated and its Affiliates is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager for External Manufacturing in Accelerator to develop regional sourcing strategies and lead supplier partnerships that drive growth, innovation, and resilience. You will oversee multi-year sourcing programs, negotiate complex contracts, and collaborate across functions to enable commercialization and cost optimization while traveling up to 25-30% to support supplier relationships and network optimization.

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