Manager, Category - Seasonings
- Location
- USA-Illinois-Chicago
- Listed
- 4 days ago
About the role
As a category manager for the seasonings portfolio, you will
Develop & Execute Category Strategy: Define and own the long-term global category strategy, translating it into an annual sourcing plan executed by sourcing teams to deliver on cost, cash, resilience, quality, innovation and sustainability goals. Own global category spend and intimately understand financials.
Manage Strategic Relationships: Serve as the primary business partner for internal stakeholders and lead strategic relationship management for key suppliers to drive innovation and development. Lead cross functional collaboration, realizing the full potential of our supplier partnerships.
Drive Category Transformation: Utilize market intelligence to identify and lead high-priority, transformational initiatives that shape the future direction and success of the category.
What are we looking for?
Bachelors degree and 5+ years of procurement experience.
A passion for developing strong relationships with supplier and cross functional stakeholders both domestically and internationally.
Experience driving strategic value to the function/service to the business across all pillars of cost/cash, quality, sustainability, resilience and innovation.
Prowess for deep understanding of business needs, market/category knowledge, development of long-term future back strategies with cross functional collaboration, proactive/differentiated supplier relationship management, clear metrics and value tracking
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 108,160.00 - USD 148,720.00
From Mars's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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