Hiring: Manager, Commercial Operations - Raws Accelerator Company: Mars Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 11:38:07 Target Skills & Keywords : Agile, Project Management, Stakeholder Management About the job Required Skills: •Serve as the Commercial Operations representative for growth projects, partnering with cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver new solutions on time and at optimized cost. •Lead and implement supply security, value creation, and cash improvement initiatives, including supplier sourcing, tender processes, and supplier qualification activities. •Drive supplier performance management and operational excellence by building strong supplier relationships and leading continuous improvement initiatives focused on service, quality, efficiency, and reliability. •Conduct formal supplier performance reviews and maintain ongoing collaboration with suppliers to proactively address challenges and identify opportunities. •Act as the primary Commercial Operations contact for assigned categories and manufacturing sites. •Lead regular operational meetings with site planners and cross-functional stakeholders to align on supply performance, business priorities, risks, and mitigation plans. •Support strategic supply chain decisions through data analysis, performance monitoring, and business insights. •Partner with key stakeholders to improve supply chain processes, strengthen supplier performance, and drive operational effectiveness. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Compensation: •An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!