Job Description:
Operations Lead - External Manufacturing (f/m/x)on Mars Wrigley
External Manufacturing
Location: Poznań
Hybrid working
The main goal of Operations Lead is to ensure an External Manufacturing supplier base we can trust, by delivering growth projects, resolving issues in daily operations, driving operational excellence via supplier performance management and leading value leadership initiatives.
What would be your key responsibilities?
Managing day-to-day operations for External Manufacturers in Europe and resolving (potential) issues impacting service.
Leading the periodical Supplier Performance Management meetings with the co-manufacturers in Europe.
Being responsible for project management during the execution phase with the aim of delivering successful implementation of new suppliers and new activities at existing suppliers.
Driving Operational Excellence (continuous improvement) at suppliers, in terms of service, efficiency, cost, and quality.
Developing and deploying risk mitigation strategies Being the Owner of Procure to Pay cycle.
Interacting with Central Service Team to efficiently run the end-to-end procurement process and optimize ways of working.
What are we looking for?
A university degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of supply chain principles, with a strong preference for experience in procurement best practices.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Proven ability to manage ambiguity and apply sound problem-solving techniques in dynamic environment.
Excellent planning and organizational capabilities, with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Competence in organizing workload effectively to meet deadlines and operational needs.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and assess information quickly and accurately.
Fluent English.
What can you expect from Mars?
Contract of employment.
Attractive financial conditions with Business Bonus and Christmas Bonus
We will also look after your safety and well-being by offering you rich benefits package including life insurance, private medical care, Employee Assistance Program fully covered by Mars, MultiBenefit 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 friend are going to love.
Possibility to participate in volunteering initiatives during working hours.
Apply now and upload you profile in English.
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.