Stephanie Maurer

• Lead the Global Agile & Alternative Sourcing Program, a cross-functional initiative expanding the supplier ecosystem and improving cost competitiveness for engineering capital projects across global manufacturing operations.

• Delivered $9M in realized cost savings in Q1 through alternative supplier strategies and competitive project bidding.

• Successfully bid $15M+ in engineering capital projects to agile suppliers, with a $40M+ pipeline projected through 2026.

• Leading development of the Global Agile Sourcing playbook, defining governance frameworks, supplier evaluation models, and risk management processes to support program expansion across regions.

• Manage multiple global workstreams while overseeing a $50M+ portfolio of regional engineering capital projects across multiple packaging technologies and manufacturing lines.

• Co-lead engineering strategy with a key strategic supplier representing $60M+ in global technology investment across multiple technology platforms.

• Partner with engineering, procurement, and commercial teams to identify capital project opportunities and align technology and supplier strategies with business priorities.

• Present quarterly program updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

• Selected for a 6-month global development assignment to lead sustainability supply initiatives supporting Mars’ enterprise-wide “Sustainable in a Generation” strategy across Supply and R&D.

• Led cross-regional sustainability programs focused on food waste reduction, water stewardship, and integration of environmental priorities into product development and manufacturing processes.

• Partnered with engineering, R&D, and supply chain teams to embed sustainability considerations into operational decision frameworks and product development strategies.

• Facilitated global stakeholder alignment across functions and regions while providing executive-level updates on program progress, risks, and strategic opportunities.

• Led global transformation initiatives focused on supplier optimization, material simplification, and operational efficiency across manufacturing operations.
• Delivered $12M+ in cost savings through packaging and supplier strategy programs.
• Developed program roadmaps aligning cross-functional teams across engineering, supply chain, and commercial functions.
• Built tools and frameworks to track value creation and supplier engagement across regions.

• Led packaging development and commercialization for seasonal and core product lines across North American manufacturing operations.
• Reduced line trial requirements by 90%, accelerating implementation timelines by 50%.
• Partnered with suppliers and manufacturing teams to design scalable packaging solutions improving operational efficiency.

• Supported development and launch of seasonal product packaging across manufacturing operations.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams across R&D, supply chain, and commercial functions.

• Supported commercialization and operational coordination across marketing, product development, and supply chain teams.