Job Description:

Director Procurement Capability & Engagement (f/m/x)

Mars Global Services Procurement Department:

Location: Warsaw

Hybrid working

• Fully virtual recruitment experience

Being a Mars Associate is all about opportunity. The opportunity to do the kind of challenging, interesting work that shapes the world’s best-loved brands. To work with real purpose, supported by talented, friendly people from all sorts of different backgrounds. And to access the tools, training, and experience you need to have a positive impact on our business, on the planet, and, most importantly, on your own career. Being a Mars Associate is more than a job. It’s the opportunity to start your tomorrow, today.

What would be your key responsibilities?

Line manage and lead the Procurement Capabilities & Engagement team to:

• Enable the protection of the business through establishing, driving and tracking mandatory training, and ensuring overall Associate Experience.

• Enable the upskilling of Procurement Associates through learning programs and capability reporting.

Develop and Implement Capability Strategies:

• Co-create strategy for future Procurement capability in partnership with leaders, and partners across functions.

• Engage and support senior Procurement leaders in translating new and established critical Associate capabilities to drive a transformation in business performance.

• Maintain an ongoing feedback loop with leadership teams ensuring the interventions are in line with the business needs.

• Co-lead the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program , focusing on strategic design, capability development, cross-functional collaboration, supplier trust, performance metrics, digital tools, and ongoing improvement.

Drive Learning and Digital Engagement:

• Own and bring to life the capability framework in coordination with other groups such as policy-process-digital.

• Lead and manage the Procurement skills framework to build specialist expertise across job families in the Procurement function.

• Create business cases, recommend and secure approvals for the investment on critical associate capabilities and strategic programs within Procurement.

• Collaborate with the team and subject matter experts to develop engaging, innovative and impactful learning programs that address the diverse needs of the Procurement Associate population.

• Support the Global Process Owner team to land the Digital Strategy with Associates, creating awareness and engagement in the deployment of the digital tools.

Collaborate for Talent and Knowledge Management:

• Manage the team to partner with Regional Leadership teams to develop and harness Talent across segments within the function.,

• Manage the team to own and drive value from external thought leaders and best practice organizations through Market Intelligence platforms and connections.

• Enhance business value through Procurement Knowledge Management ownership and Procurement onboarding.

What are we looking for?

• Strong technical understanding (5+ years of Procurement experience), able to influence confidently at all levels of the organization

• Fluent English written and verbal

• Perfect communication skills

What can you expect from Mars?

• Contract of employment.

• Company car.

• Attractive financial conditions with Business Bonus and Christmas Bonus

• Benefits package including life insurance, private medical care, Employee Assistance Program fully covered by Mars, Multi Benefit Program.

• Lunch card.

• Extra savings scheme to support You in long perspective.

• Support in career building through personalized development plan.

• On-line shop with attractive discounts on our products that your family and friends are going to love.

• Possibility to participate in volunteering initiatives during working hours.

Apply now and upload you profile in English.