Strategic Sourcing Specialist – General Services

Strategic Sourcing Specialist – General Services We are looking for a procurement professional with a result-oriented mindset to ensure a continuous, cost-effective, and responsive supply of services within our General Services category . In this role, you will partner with global/regional procurement teams and category managers to drive strategic sourcing initiatives and manage key supplier performance day-to-day.

Responsibilities

• Procure General Services: Ensure pricing, capacity, and service levels align with business commitments and sourcing strategies.
• Apply a broad range of sourcing tools such as negotiation, e-procurement, stakeholder engagement, and auctions.
• Evaluate and develop suppliers to meet current and future business needs, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• Ensure robust risk management through well-structured contracts and regular monitoring of financial and service KPIs.
• Initiate corrective actions when necessary.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Finance and Human Resources Managers—and eventually Directors, to support business objectives and foster constructive collaboration.
• Actively engage with internal customers to understand needs and ensure alignment with sourcing strategies.
• Adhere to all relevant policies, systems, and controls throughout the sourcing process.
• Deliver market and financial insights to support sourcing decisions.
• Represent the company in external forums to stay informed of industry trends.
• Manage all commercial, financial, and ethical considerations in collaboration with General Services Category Managers.
• Utilize appropriate contract frameworks to mitigate risks and ensure service coverage.
• Maintain and regularly update key performance indicators (KPIs), including savings, payment terms, and other relevant metrics.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations for top suppliers to ensure service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Identify and lead initiatives such as Supplier Finance, Responsible Sourcing, e-invoicing, and operational process optimization.

Requirements

• 1.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or a related field 2.
• Fluent in Spanish/English (English proficiency is essential, both verbal and written) 3.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Procurement or Strategic Sourcing, preferably within a multinational environment Familiarity/Experience with Services Procurement is a plus
• Solid understanding of contract law
• Proficiency in SAP and Ariba systems
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess and anticipate the impact of macroeconomic trends on the business environment Results-oriented mindset; comfortable setting and achieving ambitious targets
• Demonstrated business acumen
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of contract law, proficiency in SAP & Ariba, and solid analytical skills.

Benefits

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.