Manager, Procurement Operations

Mondelēz; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 109,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid leave programs

Education-related programs

Paid holidays and vacation time

Job summary

Mondelēz International is seeking a Procurement Operations professional in the United States to drive sourcing, compliance, and vendor management across plants. You will apply IL6S and Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve procurement processes and support site performance targets, while aligning with manufacturing priorities and cross-functional teams.

Key focus areas include CFR, Attainment, GE, and continuous improvement across procurement.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement operations with measurable results.
• Lean Six Sigma implementation in procurement or operations.
• GMP standards knowledge for manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement operations improvements aligning with manufacturing priorities.
• Drive sourcing, compliance and vendor management activities across sites.
• Coordinate BCP projects bridging plant operations and project teams.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, supply chain and commercial teams to achieve CFR, Attainment and GE targets.

Skills

Procurement operations

Lean Six Sigma IL6S

GMP knowledge

Contract negotiation

Vendor relationship management

SAP (MM/Procurement)

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

MBA or equivalent

Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

IL6S Practitioner certification

CIPS / CPSM or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP MM/Procurement

Job description

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter. This is more than a procurement role. You will be embedded in the business; partnering with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to turn strategy into execution on the ground. Leveraging IL6S and Lean Six Sigma methodologies, you will drive continuous improvement across procurement operations while helping plants deliver against their performance targets. If you thrive at the intersection of operational excellence and stakeholder collaboration, this is where you make your mar k.

What You Will Contribute

Deliver on the procurement process through effective execution of sourcing, compliance, and vendor management activities, ensuring regulatory compliance for all in-scope processes. Lead problem solving for supply and service issues, applying Lean Six Sigma and IL6S principles to drive root-cause analysis and sustainable solutions. Coordinate BCP (Business Continuity Planning) projects, bridging communication gaps between bakeries and project teams to keep initiatives on track. Contribute to production continuity and site performance by aligning procurement activities to manufacturing priorities and supporting improvements in Case Fill Rate (CFR), Attainment, and Global Efficiency (GE). Drive the local implementation of regional and global projects and initiatives, ensuring on-time delivery of service commitments, productivity targets, and cash mobilisation initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and commercial stakeholders to align procurement activities with broader business objectives. Single point of contact for interactions between business units or spend areas, business unit stakeholders, and specific project teams.

What you will bring

• A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career with experience and knowledge in: Proven procurement operations experience, with a track record of delivering results across spend areas.
• IL6S practitioner and/or Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred), with demonstrated application of continuous improvement in procurement or operations.
• GMP and quality standards knowledge, ideally gained through experience on the manufacturing or quality side, enabling credible partnership with plant teams.
• Manufacturing operations KPI literacy; understanding of CFR, Attainment, and GE, and how procurement decisions directly impact plant performance (preferred).
• BCP and project coordination skills, with a proven ability to bridge operational and project teams under tight timelines.
• Vendor relationship management and contract negotiation skills, with a strategic sourcing mindset.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, acting proactively and managing competing priorities across functions and geographies.
• Problem-solving orientation, ensuring timely resolution of supply, service, and compliance challenges.
• First-class customer service orientation, with the ability to learn and adapt quickly, work under pressure, and deal well with ambiguity.

What extra ingredients you will bring

A hands-on approach to problem solving; you don't wait for escalation, you own the issue and drive resolution. Resilience and composure under pressure, especially during supply disruptions, BCP activations, or tight timelines. A continuous improvement mindset, you see every process as an opportunity to eliminate waste and add value. Confidence working across functions (manufacturing, quality, supply chain, commercial) and across levels (plant floor to senior leadership). An understanding of manufacturing operations KPIs and how procurement decisions directly impact plant performance. Curiosity about emerging practices in procurement, including digital tools and data-driven decision-making.

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (required).
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree (preferred).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (preferred).
• IL6S Practitioner certification or equivalent continuous improvement credentials (preferred).
• CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent procurement professional certification (preferred but not required).

Job specific requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations, ideally within FMCG/CPG manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of GMP standards and manufacturing/quality environments.
• Experience supporting or leading BCP initiatives, bridging plant operations and project teams.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing operations KPIs; Case Fill Rate (CFR), Attainment, and Global Efficiency (GE) with the ability to support site improvement efforts in a procurement capacity (preferred).
• Proficiency in SAP (MM/Procurement modules) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong vendor management, contract negotiation and strategic sourcing capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across functions, geographies, and time zones.

Travel requirements

Up to 10% of travel, primarily to manufacturing sites, supplier locations, and regional procurement meetings.

Work schedule

Full-time, On-Site.

Salary and Benefits

• The base salary range for this position is $109,000 to $149,875; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location.
• 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.
• 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.

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 Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. 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. For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Job Type Regular Procurement Operations Procurement At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader 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 – both global and local. 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 number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They 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. Join us and Make It An Opportunity!