About the role
📍 Location: Pakchong, Nakhon Ratchasima/Sun Towers, Chatuchak, Bangkok
Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the pet nutrition and procurement market? As our Commercial Operations Assistant Manager – Direct Material, you’ll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to achieving procurement excellence and driving optimal supplier performance. Together, we’ll shape the future of the Pet Nutrition segment and contribute to Mars’ ongoing success.
What You’ll Do
As our Commercial Operations Assistant Manager – Direct Material , your key responsibilities will include:
- Portfolio & Budget Management – Manage the direct material portfolio and Annual Execution Plan budget, tracking purchase price variance and identifying mitigation strategies.
- Sourcing Strategy Execution – Partner with strategic sourcing to analyze market price trends and gather industry insights to establish accurate price forecasts and standard costs.
- Supplier Relationship Management – Serve as the primary contact for suppliers, leading price negotiations, establishing Master Service Agreements, and monitoring supplier reliability.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration – Coordinate with Supply Chain, R&D, and SQA to execute product launches, ensure raw material availability, and drive value leadership programs.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who has:
- Relevant Experience – Minimum 5 years of working experience in Commercial, Procurement, or Business/Supply Chain management roles within complex environments.
- Key Skills – Strong negotiation capabilities, stakeholder engagement, market trend analysis, budget management, and end-to-end supply chain optimization.
- Soft Skills – Exceptional leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills to influence cross-functional teams and drive collaboration
- Qualifications – A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or a related field, alongside fluency in English and the ability to travel 30-40%.
Why Work at Mars?
At Mars, we offer more than just a job – we offer a career with a purpose and great perks! Here’s what you can expect:
- A Global Network – Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
- Purpose-Driven Work – Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
- Learning & Development – Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
- Competitive Compensation – An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
Diversity & Inclusion at Mars
- Mars is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, 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.
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