Sourcing Manager, External Manufacturing - Bars

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2 Locations
Hybrid
103K-128K Annually
Mid level
Big Data • Food • Hardware • Machine Learning • Retail • Automation • Manufacturing
We're a global snacking company empowering people to snack right.
The Role
Lead strategic sourcing and external manufacturing procurement for bars, driving supplier value, innovation, sustainability, risk management, quality, service, cash, and productivity. Develop sourcing strategies, manage supplier relationships, oversee the supply base, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders. Translate market insights into business value while leading initiatives across procurement, supply chain, operations, quality, finance, and legal.
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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.
You support sourcing for spend categories-including sourcing execution and stakeholder management-to maximize the total value of ownership for the organization. You also work closely with local business and global spend category teams to ensure best practice sharing and driving value for the organization.
How you will contribute
You will take the lead in creating value through innovation, sustainability, risk management, quality, service, cash and productivity programs all while ensuring compliance with policies, strategies and processes. In addition, you will lead in the development and deployment of sourcing strategies and the ongoing management of supplier relationships, manage the supply base working internal and external stakeholders to ensure Mondelēz International's competitive advantage, completely build a program with the business and suppliers that incorporates best practices, market insights, risks and opportunities, and set a clear vision for various areas, defining and delivering ambitious plans that encourage teams and stakeholders to engage not just in the destination, but also in the journey.
What you will bring
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:
  • Procurement experience across different market
  • Demonstrating a future-focused mindset, showing curiosity about industry trends, digital solutions and innovation for consumers and translating opportunities into business strategies
  • Strategic sourcing and risk management
  • Business and financials and an understanding of how procurement brings financial value to the overall profit and loss
  • Leading and developing teams in a multi-cultural environment
  • Organizational agility, influencing stakeholders and interacting effectively with senior leaders based on a deep understanding of business priorities
  • Modelling trust, integrity and perseverance

Job specific requirements:
  • Solid and proven experience in Procurement/Sourcing is required, with the ability to operate independently and manage complex sourcing activities.
  • Experience in External Manufacturing / Contract Manufacturing within Procurement is highly preferred.
  • Strong experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, negotiations, and commercial strategy.
  • Strong business acumen and ability to translate market and supplier insights into sourcing strategies and business value.
  • Proven ability to influence and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including senior business leaders, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, Finance, Legal, and other Procurement teams.
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills are required to lead initiatives and influence internal and external partners.
  • Education. Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field is required.
  • Industry. Candidates with experience in the Food & Beverage or Consumer Goods industry are preferred. However, candidates from other industries may be considered if they bring strong Procurement experience specifically related to External Manufacturing.
  • Travel. Occasional travel is expected, primarily for supplier visits and business needs.
Salary and Benefits: For Canadian based applicants: The expected base salary range for this position is $102,600.00 to $128,250.00 CAD depending on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible to participate in a highly competitive bonus program with a target of 14% with the possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.
Mondelez also offers several generous employee benefits (some subsidized or fully paid for by the company), including health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, and enhanced vacation and holiday entitlements.
AI may be used as part of the recruitment process and in accordance with local laws. This posting is for a current vacancy. This posting is for a current vacancy.
Relocation Support Available?
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Our people make all the difference in our succes
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.
Excited to grow your career?
We value our talented employees, and whenever possible strive to help one of our associates grow professionally before recruiting new talent to our open positions. If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
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Job Type
Regular
Sourcing
Procurement

Skills Required

  • Solid, proven experience in procurement or sourcing, with the ability to independently manage complex sourcing activities
  • Experience in external manufacturing or contract manufacturing within procurement
  • Strong experience in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, negotiations, and commercial strategy
  • Strong business acumen and ability to translate market and supplier insights into sourcing strategies and business value
  • Experience influencing and collaborating with senior business leaders and cross-functional stakeholders in Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, Finance, Legal, and Procurement
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field
  • Food and Beverage or Consumer Goods industry experience
  • Experience leading and developing teams in a multicultural environment
  • Occasional travel availability for supplier visits and business needs

Mondelēz International Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Company materials list medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, and optional critical illness/accident insurance among standard U.S. offerings, with wellness resources highlighted in some locations. The breadth of health programs is detailed across official and role-specific pages.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings include a 401(k) savings plan with company match, with sources describing competitive match formulas and, for some employee groups, additional company contributions or legacy pension arrangements. These elements are positioned as part of a strong U.S. financial benefits package.
  • Parental & Family Support The U.S. policy provides 10 weeks of paid parental bonding leave for all caregivers, plus short‑term disability time for birth mothers. Adoption and surrogacy assistance and childcare-related supports are also called out in official materials.

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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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