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As our Commercial Operations Assistant Manager - Raw Material, you’ll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to achieving procurement excellence and driving optimal supplier performance. Together, we’ll shape the future of the Pet Nutrition segment and contribute to Mars’ ongoing success.\nWhat You’ll Do\nAs our Commercial Operations Assistant Manager - Raw Material, your key responsibilities will include:\nPortfolio & Budget Management - Manage the direct material portfolio and Annual Execution Plan budget, tracking purchase price variance and identifying mitigation strategies.\nSourcing Strategy Execution - Partner with strategic sourcing to analyze market price trends and gather industry insights to establish accurate price forecasts and standard costs.\nSupplier Relationship Management - Serve as the primary contact for suppliers, leading price negotiations, establishing Master Service Agreements, and monitoring supplier reliability.\nCross-Functional Collaboration - Coordinate with Supply Chain, R&D, and SQA to execute product launches, ensure raw material availability, and drive value leadership programs.\nWhat We’re Looking For\nWe’re looking for someone who has:\nRelevant Experience - Minimum 5 years of working experience in Commercial, Procurement, or Business/Supply Chain management roles within complex environments.\nKey Skills - Strong negotiation capabilities, stakeholder engagement, market trend analysis, budget management, and end-to-end supply chain optimization.\nSoft Skills - Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills to influence cross-functional teams and drive collaboration\nQualifications - A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, alongside fluency in English and the ability to travel 30-40%.\nWhy Work at Mars?\nAt Mars, we offer more than just a job - we offer a career with a purpose and great perks! 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