Global Process Owner - Accounts Payable (fixed-term contract)

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Senior level
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We're a global snacking company empowering people to snack right.
The Role
Lead end-to-end design, standardization and continuous improvement of global Accounts Payable (Invoice-to-Pay). Own AP technology stack (SAP, ReadSoft, Tungsten), manage BPO partner, build KPIs and dashboards, deploy Celonis process mining, deliver automation and control improvements, and drive change, training and governance across Procurement, Finance and IT.
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Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.
You help implement the operational excellence program in a specific function and/or for cross-functional continuous improvement (CI) projects. You are not only responsible for applying CI tools and techniques for problem solving and performance improvement but more importantly, you help employees improve their CI skills and build their self-sufficiency.
How you will contribute
You will:
  • Provide training on CI tools and techniques to help drive teams through CI cycles. You will also coach employees to help them achieve their targets
  • Identify process improvement needs with department leads, facilitate sessions and support execution of newly established improvements
  • Once improvements are done, validate outcome benefits and support creation of new standards and qualification of members into new working processes
  • Benchmark externally, ensuring where relevant that best practice and new tools are deployed in collaboration with internal partners

What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
  • Experience implementing CI processes (e.g. TPM for manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma in the consumer goods industry)
  • Strong facilitation and communication skills
  • Experience in change management processes
  • Logical thinking and capacity to influence
  • Results oriented and prepared to deal with ambiguity
  • Experience such as: continuous improvement manager, team leader roles, area manager

Purpose of Role
The Global Process Owner - Accounts Payable (AP) owns the end-to-end design, standardization, validation and continuous improvement of the global Accounts Payable (Invoice-to-Pay) process within the Source-to-Pay (STP) function. The role anchors a ~18-month AP transformation, with clear mandate to design, validate and implement processes that drive higher automation (touchless / straight-through invoice processing), efficiency and control. Acting as product owner for the AP technology stack (SAP, ReadSoft, SAP invoice & payment modules, Tungsten), the GPO defines global process standards and governance, produces and maintains detailed process documentation, aligns Procurement, Finance/Controllership and Mondelēz Digital Services (MDS), and directly manages the outsourced BPO partner - delivering measurable gains in cycle time, first-time match, exception handling, on-time payment and cost per invoice while protecting working capital (DPO) and compliance.
Main Responsibilities
  • End-to-End AP Process Ownership. Leads global Invoice-to-Pay standardization, governance, policy and continuous improvement; designs, validates and implements the target process; produces heavy process documentation (process maps, SOPs, control points, RACI).
  • AP Automation & Technology Product Ownership. Owns the AP technology roadmap; configures and optimizes SAP, ReadSoft (intelligent capture / OCR / validation), SAP invoice & payment-run modules and Tungsten (e-invoicing / Process Director) to drive touchless processing and automated 2- and 3-way matching.
  • Performance Management & KPIs. Owns the AP KPI suite across efficiency, quality and financial dimensions; builds dashboards, monitors performance and drives improvement.
  • Stakeholder Leadership & Change Management. Aligns Procurement, Finance/Controllership and MDS; chairs governance forums; leads change, adoption and training across the transformation.
  • SOP Design & Celonis Process Intelligence. Designs and maintains AP standard operating procedures (SOPs) and standard work and builds the AP process digital twin in Celonis - defining KPIs, dashboards and process-mining insights to target automation and reduce exceptions.

Career Experiences Required & Role Implications
  • 6+ years of relevant Accounts Payable / Purchase-to-Pay experience, with hands-on operational background in global AP environments and complex end-to-end user processes.
  • Proven process design: building, mapping and refining operational processes from scratch (BPMN 2.0 process design; process mining / intelligence a plus).
  • Deep AP & procurement technology expertise; hands-on familiarity with SAP, ReadSoft, SAP Invoice & Payment-run modules and Tungsten is highly critical.
  • Track record delivering global AP automation / transformation programmes and governing outsourced BPO partners to SLA.
  • Senior cross-functional stakeholder management across Procurement, Finance/AP/Controllership and MDS/IT in matrixed organizations.
  • Individual contributor (no direct reports) - top-tier collaboration and influence without authority. Bachelor's degree required; Lean Six Sigma desirable.

Fixed-term contract for one and a half years.
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broad range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
We have a rich portfolio of strong brands globally and locally including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the top position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy and the second top position in gum.
Our 80,000 makers and bakers are located in more than 80 countries and we sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. Our people are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen-and happen fast.
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Process excellence
Business Capability

Skills Required

  • 6+ years Accounts Payable / Purchase-to-Pay experience in global AP environments
  • Experience implementing continuous improvement processes (e.g., TPM, Lean Six Sigma)
  • Proven process design and mapping experience (BPMN 2.0)
  • Hands-on expertise with SAP, ReadSoft, SAP invoice & payment-run modules, Tungsten (e-invoicing/Process Director)
  • Track record delivering global AP automation/transformation programs and governing outsourced BPO partners to SLA
  • Senior cross-functional stakeholder management across Procurement, Finance/Controllership and MDS/IT in matrixed organizations
  • Experience building AP KPIs, dashboards and using process mining / Celonis (process intelligence)
  • Experience in change management, training and strong facilitation/communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to influence and deliver results without direct reports (individual contributor)
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Lean Six Sigma certification or experience

Mondelēz International Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Retirement Support The 401(k) structure combines a 4.5% basic company contribution with up to an additional 4.5% match, with company contributions vesting after two years. This provides up to 9% in company contributions when at least 6% is contributed by the employee.
  • Healthcare Strength Multiple national medical carrier options are offered with in‑network preventive care at 100%, plus company‑paid basic life insurance and short‑term disability. Optional long‑term disability and supplemental life/AD&D expand protection choices.
  • Parental & Family Support A global parental‑leave standard supports birth, adoptive, and foster parents across the enterprise. Additional supports include adoption and surrogacy assistance, childcare discounts, and an Employee Assistance Program with counseling and well‑being tools.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
90,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately 90,000 individuals around the world. Our Purpose Our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. Our Brands We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. Our People Our 90,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Our Values and Leadership Commitments of Love our Consumers and Brands, Grow Every Day, and Do What's Right shapes our culture – what we believe in, stand for, and what guides our actions and decisions. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are. Our Strategies We are uniquely positioned to lead the future of snacking with strong leadership in our categories, an unparalleled portfolio of global and local brands, and a solid footprint in fast-growing markets. Aimed at delivering sustainable growth, our strategic plan is centered around three strategic priorities: • Growth: accelerate consumer-centric growth • Execution: drive operational excellence • Culture: build a winning growth culture

Why Work With Us

We offer passionate, energetic and curious people a huge choice of careers in our fun, fast-paced, global business. We operate in four regions: Asia, Middle East & Africa; Europe; Latin America; and North America. And in over 80 countries our people are united in a common purpose to empower people to snack right.

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