Job Description:

Contract : Permanent/CDI

Segment: Royal Canin

Location : Aimargues (Between Nimes and Montpellier)

This position is responsible for the development of setting strategic direction for Indirect categories such as:  Capital and Factory Services (Eu Scope) and Integrated Facility Management (IFM) coordination (French scope) within Royal Canin. 

What are we looking for?

• At least 4-5 years of experience in sourcing, especially in indirect capex buying

• Experience managing multiple suppliers with varying levels of spend

• Strong analytical skills & market knowledge

• Strong negotiation and communication skills

• Good communication skills in both French and English

What will be your key responsibilities?

80 % - Capital & Factory Services:

• Analyze supply and demand fundamentals to forecast and budget annual spend.​

• Deliver to overall business plans by working with internal and external stakeholders to align on goals and strategies.

• Establish & maintain relationships with Global Engineering, Plant Leads, and Supply Chain Directors, Industrial Engineer, and their teams to ensure understanding of their needs and to facilitate the appropriate level of challenge.

• Continually review Vendor base to ensure new supply opportunities exist at Regional or Global level.

20 % - Integrated Facility Management (IFM):

• Facilitate and contribute to the deployment of the IFM program France (Head Quarter / French Factories /Kennel & Cattery/ MGS Lab / R&D Pilot) with our exclusive provider.

• Ensure the proper execution of the contract by controlling the costs and the quality of service in line with Royal Canin standards

• Lead supplier performance reviews (ie continuous improvement programs, clear KPI settings, Service level agreements, process optimization …) for in scope categories

What can you expect from Mars?

• At Mars, we believe in a relationship of mutual trust, dignity and respect between our company and Associates that is more meaningful than the standard employer/employee relationship.

• As Associates, we can expect to be respected, supported and valued as individuals, to be treated fairly and equitably.

• The opportunity to learn and develop, taking charge of your own career across Mars.

• An environment where you are empowered to be proactive and to take initiatives to make a difference.

• You will work in a multicultural environment (more than 40 nationalities) and where your dog will be welcomed by more than 100 other Associates’ dogs at the office! 

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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.