Leads global strategic sourcing for Business Process Outsourcing and Managed Services. Manages procurement lifecycles, RFPs, negotiations, supplier agreements, onboarding, governance, supplier relationships, category planning, and cost optimization. Partners with senior stakeholders across Finance, Digital Technologies, Human Resources, and other functions in a global matrix organization. Supports risk mitigation, acquisitions, organizational changes, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Job Description:
Global Sourcing Manager - Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) (f/m/x)
in Mars Global Service
Procurement Department
Location: Warsaw
Hybrid working
* Fully virtual recruitment experience *
Join Mars as a Global Sourcing Manager - Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and play a key role in shaping our global supplier strategy across Business Process Outsourcing and Managed Services categories. In this role, you will partner with senior stakeholders across Finance, Digital Technologies, P&O and other corporate functions to deliver value, drive innovation, optimize costs, and manage strategic supplier relationships. This is a global, individual contributor role offering significant exposure to senior leaders, strategic partners, and complex sourcing initiatives across a dynamic international environment.
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Lead strategic sourcing activities for the global BPO and Managed Services category.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies that deliver business value, cost optimization, risk mitigation, and operational excellence.
- Manage the full procurement lifecycle, including supplier selection, RFP/RFQ processes, contract negotiations, and supplier onboarding.
- Own and manage a portfolio of global supplier agreements, ensuring commercial value, compliance, and strong governance.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with key suppliers and strategic partners to drive performance and innovation.
- Partner with senior stakeholders across Finance, Digital Technologies, Human Resources, Procurement and other business functions to understand business needs and translate them into sourcing solutions.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and value creation within existing contracts and supplier relationships.
- Support integration of sourcing activities related to acquisitions, organizational changes, and new business initiatives.
- Contribute to supplier relationship management (SRM), category planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work effectively in a fast-paced, global and agile environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
What are we looking for?
- 3-5 years of Experience in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Managed Services, or other in strategic sourcing for Indirect Categories (specifically IT, Software, Professional Services, or Digital Sourcing).
- Strong procurement expertise across sourcing, contract management, commercial negotiations, and supplier relationship management.
- Experience in Category Management and/or Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
- Proven experience working with senior stakeholders in a complex business environment.
- Experience collaborating within regional or global teams and managing relationships across multiple functions and geographies.
- Strong vendor and supplier management experience, including engagement with strategic partners.
- Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
- Highly organized and structured, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Ability to work effectively in a global, matrix organization.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for value creation beyond transactional procurement.
- Fluent English, both written and spoken.
What can you expect from Mars?
- Permanent contract of employment as from the start.
- Attractive financial conditions including bonuses.
- We will also look after your safety and well-being by offering you rich benefits package including life insurance, Employee Assistance Program fully covered by Mars, and private medical care, MultiBenefit Program and lunch card.
- Extra savings scheme to support You in long perspective.
- Support in career building through personalized development plan.
- On-line shop with attractive discounts on our products that Your family and friend are going to love.
- Possibility to participate in volunteering initiatives during working hours.
- A modern and pet friendly office in the City Center (Zlote Tarasy building).
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