Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our mission to change the way the world snacks. Make It Matter.

The Sourcing Manager, Ingredients NA supports the development of sourcing practices for assigned regional ingredients including sourcing strategy execution and stakeholder management to maximize the total value of ownership for the organization. This person works closely with the global and regional business to facilitate best practice sharing and drive improved cost, quality, service, and compliance to the organization. 

Main Responsibilities

Develop and Execute Sourcing Strategy for Ingredient Categories

Analyze spend data and understand the business needs under 7 step sourcing framework.

Provide market and supplier insights to maximize opportunities.

Conduct bids and negotiate high value supply agreements with key suppliers

Coordinate contract implementation and ensure smooth contract execution.

Executes complex sourcing strategies with a range of different interventions using the full set of tools, materials, techniques, and systems available.

Expected to give regular strategy updates and presentations to senior leadership stakeholders.

Venture Integration- MDLZ recently acquired Clif Bar. This role will be dedicated to Clif Bar legacy and organic ingredient categories.

Support Clif Bar Ingredient Sourcing migration (processes, contracts, compliance, etc.) to MDLZ

Apply judgement to determine how to best apply new processes to secure best value

Be a change management advocate with external and internal business partners

Supplier Relationship Management

Select, build, and maintain long term relationships with supplier network.

Lead supplier development activities, set-up cross functional review meetings with suppliers to improve performance and further reduce costs. 

Understand suppliers’ approaches and decision-making processes and incorporate this into strategy

Travel to supplier locations to maintain connectivity and collaboration with various levels within supplier organizations.

Cost Optimization & Productivity

Drive ideation on cost saving projects with suppliers and cross functional teams

Drive implementation of productivity projects in the region and escalate for support at right time

Leverage data driven insights from analytical tools available

Risk Management

Proactively identify supply continuity risks and develop mitigation plans. 

Lead business continuity projects for ingredient spend area- collaborate with cross functional team to ensure strategy is aligned with business and prioritization is clear

Work with supplier on Business Contingency plans for supply risk

Stakeholder Management

Establish strong relationships with key stakeholders from R&D, CPRM, Ops. Team, Sustainability, Compliance and Finance.

Manage internal customer feedback and supplier performance. Improve and reinforce Procurement’s profile and recognition within the internal customer community. 

Engages the right internal stakeholders and external partners to drive focused, value-creating collaboration in support of strategic business needs

Collaborate closely with operation teams and act as relationship owner towards suppliers.

What you will bring

Leadership Competency 

Organizational agility - Comfortable operating confidently in ambiguous situations.

Ability to proactively lead and make well-reasoned recommendations in a changing environment.

Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and inspire team members through regular collaboration and creative problem solving.

Ability to self-manage and meet tight deadlines with limited supervision.

Functional Competency 

Strategic Sourcing and negotiation

Supplier Selection & Contracting 

Data driven

Analytical skills

Stakeholder Influencing 

Supplier Relationship Management 

Project Management and Communication 

Navigating Ambiguity and complexities.

KPIs / Dimensions 

Spend Managed > $100 MM 

Key Interfaces / Stakeholders 

External – Suppliers, Industry Experts

Internal - Procurement Organization, Material Planning Organization, R&D teams, Marketing and Product Innovation, Quality, Sustainability, Procurement Finance and Project Management Team

More about this role

Education / Certifications: Minimum of bachelor's degree

Job specific requirements:

Minimum 3 to 7 years of experience in Sourcing/ Supply Chain.

Food industry experience preferred.

Have experience selecting and managing suppliers, including negotiating price, risk management, and contract management.

Global or matrix organization experience is a plus

Travel requirements: 20%

Work schedule: From Monday to Friday. Hybrid role - 2 times per week.

Salary and Benefits: The base salary range for this position is $95,100 - $130,800; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results and eligibility to participate in our long-term incentive program.

In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

No Relocation support available, however for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and  Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.  

Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.

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Job Type

Regular

Sourcing

Procurement