Job Description Job Purpose/Overview The Commercial Operations Senior Site Expert provides crucial support to the organization's most complex sites or clusters of sites, as the procurement functional lead in local crisis management and local project implementation, to ensure the seamless operation of supply chains. As the Commercial representative at the site, they liaise with local Site Management Teams, Logistics and other key stakeholders, facilitating strategic discussions and driving supply continuity. This role is integral to maintaining robust supplier relationships and driving supply chain efficiency & value leadership opportunities. Key Responsibilities Strategic Site Management : Lead the implementation of the commercial strategy for the most complex sites or clusters of sites, ensuring the execution of agreed Sourcing Category Strategies align with the company’s OGSM, in partnership with the Category Expertise team. Facilitate the site execution of appropriate Business Continuity Plans to ensure operational resilience, encompassing not only the execution and implementation but also the assessment and internal alignment of these plans. Assess and communicate site-specific requirements & limitations affecting material supply to Category Experts for inclusion in Service Level Agreements and Tender approach. Collaborate with local stakeholders, particularly those in local logistics teams, to gather specific information essential for the SLAs. Local Engagement And Communication Serve as the primary commercial representative at the site level, engaging with the local Site Management Team to align commercial strategies with site operations. Engage with local logistics and other local stakeholders to optimize resource allocation and address site-specific needs and challenges. Represent Commercial in the SST and other specific site forums, addressing recipe, quality, and availability issues as part of strategic discussions. Collaborate closely with the Commercial Operations Site Expertise Manager and other commercial stakeholders to lead the commercial update during site reviews, conducting a comprehensive review of all procurement aspects affecting the site. Supplier And Contract Coordination Lead contract sufficiency reviews for in scope sites and manage call-off variations, providing guidance on corrective actions to local Logistics for RAWS, and facilitate resource allocation between factories, ensuring material availability. Ensure material availability for factory network resourcing and new activities related to PACKS, including those associated with new designs, by collaborating with Demand Planning, Logistics, and Activity teams. Lead negotiations with suppliers on contracted volume excesses or deficits, setting action plans in collaboration with Category Experts to maintain contract thresholds. Oversee contract maintenance and modifications, handling price, volume, and terms adjustments outside of general agreements. What can you expect from Mars? Work with over 140,000 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 company bonus. [Insert any additional market/role specific benefits that the candidate might be interested in] Find out more about what Mars can offer you by visiting our Global Careers site. Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.