Job Description:
This role is responsible for performance managing the MGS European Commercial (Indirect Procurement) team to deliver success to, and delight MGS Commercial’s customers. The role is accountable for recommending multi-year targets across key measures (including savings, cash & NPS); tracking delivery against these targets; leading regular segment engagements & performance reviews; highlighting successes and escalating risks & opportunities.
This role is responsible for running annual operating plans in line with the segment’s expectations as well as drive a multi-year plan.
What are we looking for?
* Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience
* Extensive experience in Procurement related fields, experience in Indirects is an advantage
* History of building high quality internal and external relationships and interaction with management at all levels
* Working in complex internal organization setting – partnering and influencing across functions and markets regionally and globally
* Strong communication and influencing skills
* Demonstrable leadership ability of planning, managing and delivering complex projects at a cross-functional or enterprise-wide level
* Strong change management credentials, ability to develop a compelling vision & execute the strategy with excellence
* Strong business acumen, analytical & quantitative skills
* Ability to drive for results in the pursuit of challenging stretch goals
* Proven ability to make sound decisions in complex and/or ambiguous business environments
What will be your key responsibilities?
* Oversee the regional MGS Commercial Performance program across all areas of Commercial, implementing a multi-year savings pipeline to ensure delivery of results year over year
* Develop & lead the regional segment engagement plan & governance to drive strategic collaboration and accelerate performance between MGS Commercial and the segments
* Provide a connection point between the MGS Commercial and regional segment leadership teams to provide visibility of performance, identify opportunities & risks, and escalate issues where appropriate
* Role model brilliant business partnering with our segment stakeholders to maximize value of service to our customers and simplify the user experience
* Partner as required to scale and mature the MGS Commercial Voice of the Customer activities. Provide insights back to relationship managers and MGS Commercial leadership. Monitor improvement plans.
* Amplify the voice of MGS Commercial customers within MGS Commercial, and amplify the success of MGS Commercial within our customers
* Drive a performance-based mindset through KPIs to successfully embed a performance culture with MGS Commercial and the business
* Contribute strongly to the development, communication, and delivery of the agreed business objectives and key performance indicators
* Champion “Mindsets and Behaviors” activities across the organization.
* Support MGS Commercial long term strategy execution as required.
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.
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