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Mars is hiring a Manager, Sourcing - Packaging in Chicago, IL. It is a full-time role in Operations & Supply Chain, asking for at least 6 years of experience, first listed on November 1. The description mentions SAP. Mars has 99 other openings in the US, 48 of them in Chicago, IL. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 34 Operations openings in Chicago, IL today; the typical one asks for 5 years and advertises about $147,000 a year at the midpoint.
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Mars has not published pay for this job, or we could not find it in the advert. Of the 61 operations jobs in Illinois on USA Jobs 24, 84% show pay, and the typical yearly midpoint among them is $130,000. That gives you a fair starting point when the subject comes up. Illinois has a pay transparency law that requires most employers to give a pay range for jobs there, so it is reasonable to ask the recruiter for it.
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About hiring at Mars
Mars has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 22 states. Most are in engineering & mfg (14), data & AI (9) and sales & BD (8). The biggest locations are Chicago, IL (49), Franklin, TN (6) and Salt Lake City, UT (5). 1% of them are remote, 13% are open to entry-level candidates and 8% show pay. We collect Mars' jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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Job Description:
As a Strategic Sourcing Manager at Mars you will partner closely with the Senior Sourcing Manager and Buyers to drive development & implementation of sub-category buying strategies and co-pilot optimization of resources. You’ll manage both regional and global initiatives by leveraging supplier relationships, while also driving standardization and automation. Ownership of sub-category spend on a global basis will be key, as will heavy cross-functional collaboration and close partnership with key stakeholders.
What are we looking for?
-6-8 years of solid procurement experience (FMCG preferred)
-Good understanding of the regional FMCG Packaging market and industry.
-Expertise in negotiations, contract management, and leading large RFPs.
-Excellent communication skills, collaborative, and ability to navigate through ambiguity.
-Ability to analyze complex market data / developments and drive insights and actions.
-Strong financial acumen.
-A passion for developing strong relationships with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders both domestically and internationally.
-Bachelor's degree at a minimum.
What will be your key responsibilities?
Execute Sourcing Strategy: Leveraging market and spend intelligence, lead strategic sourcing events, evaluate supplier proposals, and prepare business award recommendations to activate category strategies.
Negotiate & Contract for Value: In partnership with the cost modeling team, conduct comprehensive analysis to inform negotiation strategies, lead supplier negotiations, and manage end-to-end legal contracting to maximize value.
Operational & Supplier Management: Maintain operational contracts (e.g., in SAP) for accurate pricing and engage in supplier relationship management as defined by segmentation.
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.
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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.
The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 108,160.00 - USD 148,720.00USA Jobs 24 copied this listing from Mars' official careers site on November 1, 2026 and checked it again November 4, 5:17 AM ET. Mars will never ask you to pay to apply or to buy equipment with a check they send you. If anyone does, it is a scam.
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