Procurement Operations Manager – Raws

Mars

. Lead categories and a team of associates in creating, implementing, and maintaining global inbound supply chains .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $108,160 - $148,720 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supply chain management, including procurement, inventory management, and risk mitigation strategies. Proven ability to lead teams, implement continuous improvement programs, and develop effective sourcing strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supply Chain ManagementProcurement ExperienceSupplier Relationship ManagementInventory Management PracticesTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Supply Chain ToolsRisk Mitigation StrategiesContinuous Improvement ProgramsSourcing StrategiesMaterials Management Strategies

Soft Skills

CoachingTeam DevelopmentHigh-Performing Team Behaviors

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Inbound Supply ChainsManufacturing ReliabilityCapital Reduction InitiativesService LevelsObsolescence Minimization

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead categories and a team of associates in creating, implementing, and maintaining global inbound supply chains
Enable manufacturing reliability
Champion high-performing team behaviors
Lead application of supply chain tools and processes to create a lean, agile, and reliable inbound network
Recommend and implement risk mitigation strategies
Implement inventory management practices and continuous improvement programs
Manage high-impact categories for the supply chain
Implement sourcing strategies
Support capital reduction initiatives
Provide coaching and development support for a team of 1–2 indirect reports
Develop and perform materials management strategies balancing service levels with inventory and obsolescence minimization

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of procurement and/or supply chain experience
In-depth understanding of the supply chain
Supplier relationship management knowledge
Bachelor’s degree at a minimum

Benefits

Comp & perks

Learning and development support from day one
Access to Mars University
Industry competitive benefits package
Company bonus
401(k) plan
Company-sponsored medical insurance
Company-sponsored dental insurance
Company-sponsored vision insurance
Basic life insurance for the employee and eligible dependents
Up to 18 weeks of paid parental leave
120 hours of vacation per year
Paid sick time with 100% pay continuation for a maximum of 40 hours per calendar year
12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year, including fixed and flexible holidays