Job Description:
Role: Senior Manager, Global Logistics & Distributor Services Analytics
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage a global team of procurement analytics professionals, providing mentorship, career development, and performance feedback.
Develop and execute a global analytics strategy to support the Supply categories, in partnership with category managers and senior stakeholders.
Oversee spend analysis, supplier evaluation, and opportunity assessments to drive savings and enhance procurement efficiency.
Use market intelligence and external data to inform sourcing strategies, identify cost reduction opportunities, and improve category performance.
Work with the leadership team to define procurement analytics priorities, ensuring alignment with broader business goals.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between Procurement, Finance, and other key departments to enhance decision-making and procurement practices.
Oversee the development and use of advanced analytics tools and dashboards to provide insights and performance tracking.
Ensure best-in-class procurement practices are upheld, leveraging quantitative data to support fact-based decision-making and continuous improvement.
Lead procurement data visualization efforts, enabling stakeholders to understand complex data sets and draw actionable conclusions.
What Are We Looking For?
University degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, Finance, Marketing, or Computer Science.
Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s in Business Analytics, Data Science, etc.) is highly desired.
10+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or procurement analytics, with a focus on both strategic and operational aspects.
5+ years of leadership experience, including managing and developing teams across multiple regions and projects.
Proven track record of using analytics to drive procurement strategy and deliver measurable business value.
Strong understanding of category management, should-cost models, RFx, and other procurement processes.
Ability to synthesize and analyze large amounts of data, identify trends, and provide insights for strategic decision-making.
Experience in a global, matrixed organization, with strong skills in stakeholder management and communication.
Expertise in data visualization and analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and strong financial acumen.
Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
What Can You Expect from Mars?
Competitive salary and benefits package, including excellent pension and flexible work arrangements.
Opportunities for continuous professional development in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
A collaborative culture that values diversity, inclusion, and a balance between work and life.
Pet-friendly offices and a supportive atmosphere where you can grow personally and professionally
This role could be based out of Gurgaon
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.