Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager 12-Months Contract

**Job Description:** At Mars Wrigley, we value diversity and inclusivity. We seek a **Senior Procurement Manager** to join **Mars Drinks & Treats**, an entrepreneurial unit driving growth in new snacking categories across ECE region. **Location:** UK – Hybrid working model, minimum 2 days per week in the Slough office. **Salary:** £76,000 - £90,000, annual bonus, benefits, car allowance **Contract:** 12-months fixed-term contract **About the Role** You will lead sourcing strategy, supplier management, and continuous improvement within Drinks & Treats’s co-manufacturing portfolio, supporting long-term growth and innovation. **Key Responsibilities** * Develop and implement sourcing strategies with category stakeholders. * Identify, negotiate with, and qualify co-manufacturing partners. * Manage supplier relationships to deliver ongoing quality & service requirements plus driving related innovation. * Drive cost management, pricing negotiations, and risk mitigation. * Lead cross function sustainability and value creation initiatives. * Ensure alignment across key business functions. * Optimize commercial processes and support change initiatives. * Manage, mentor and onboard buyers in the team.   **What We’re Looking For** * Significant procurement experience at management level. * Strong financial, communication, and negotiation skills. * Experience in category management and buying. * Knowledge of manufacturing and operational processes. * Ability and passion to lead cross-functional teams in an entrepreneurial, fast paced & dynamic environment. * FMCG or food industry experience is a plus. **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. * 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 a company bonus. Mars is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities, long-term health conditions, or who are neurodiverse during the application and recruitment process. To request reasonable adjustments, complete our Reasonable Adjustment Request Form [**here**](https://forms.office.com/r/rHqKF86N1s) #LI-AB2