Job Description: Strategic Operations Buyer - Logistics What are we looking for? Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related field Fluent in Spanish and English (English proficiency is essential, both verbal and written) Minimum of 3 years of experience in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing, preferably within a multinational environment Familiarity/Experience with Logistics Services Procurement is a plus Solid understanding of contract law Proficiency in SAP and Ariba systems Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and anticipate the impact of macroeconomic trends on the business environment Results-oriented mindset; comfortable setting and achieving ambitious targets Demonstrated business acumen Excellent communication and interpersonal skills What will be your key responsibilities? Procure Logistics Services: Ensure pricing, capacity, and service levels align with business commitments and sourcing strategies. Apply a broad range of sourcing tools such as negotiation, e-procurement, stakeholder engagement, and auctions. Implement Supply Base Strategy: Evaluate and develop suppliers to meet current and future business needs, driving continuous improvement and innovation. Manage Supply Risk: Ensure robust risk management through well-structured contracts and regular monitoring of financial and service KPIs. Initiate corrective actions when necessary. Stakeholder Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with Finance and Supply Managers—and eventually Directors—to support business objectives and foster constructive collaboration. Drive Stakeholder Engagement: Actively engage with internal customers to understand needs and ensure alignment with sourcing strategies. Ensure Compliance: Adhere to all relevant policies, systems, and controls throughout the sourcing process. Provide Market Intelligence: Deliver market and financial insights to support sourcing decisions. Represent the company in external forums to stay informed of industry trends. Commercial & Ethical Oversight: Manage all commercial, financial, and ethical considerations in collaboration with Logistics Category Managers. Contract Management: Utilize appropriate contract frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure service coverage. Performance Tracking: Maintain and regularly update key performance indicators (KPIs), including savings, payment terms, and other relevant metrics. Supplier Performance Reviews: Conduct regular performance evaluations for top suppliers to ensure service excellence and continuous improvement. Supplier Collaboration Initiatives: Identify and lead initiatives such as Supplier Finance, Responsible Sourcing, e-invoicing, and operational process optimization. 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. Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL®, and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.

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