At a glance
Mars is hiring a Procurement Operations Manager-Raws in Chicago, IL. It is a full-time role in Operations & Supply Chain, asking for at least 5 years of experience, first listed on November 1. The description mentions Agile. Mars has 99 other openings in the US, 43 of them in Chicago, IL. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 38 Operations openings in Chicago, IL today; the typical one asks for 5 years and advertises about $135,000 a year at the midpoint.
About this role
Job Description:
As a Procurement Operations Manager- Raws at Mars you will lead categories and a team of associates in the creation, implementation and maintenance of global inbound supply chains to enable manufacturing reliability. You’ll champion high performing team behaviors and lead a team in applying supply chain tools and processes to create a lean, agile, and reliable inbound network.
What are we looking for?
5 years of procurement &/or supply chain experience.
In depth understanding of the supply chain and supplier relationship management.
Bachelors degree at a minimum.
What will be your key responsibilities?
You will recommend and implement risk mitigation strategies, inventory management practices, and continuous improvement programs.
Responsible for managing high impact categories to supply chain.
Implementing sourcing strategies, while in parallel supporting capital reduction initiatives.
Provide coaching and development support for a team of 1-2 indirect reports.
Develop and perform materials management strategies that balance service levels with inventory and obsolescence minimization.
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.
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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.
The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 108,160.00 - USD 148,720.00USA Jobs 24 copied this listing from Mars' official careers site on November 1, 2026 and checked it again November 2, 5:17 AM ET. Mars will never ask you to pay to apply or to buy equipment with a check they send you. If anyone does, it is a scam.
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