Manager, Procurement Operations

Mondelēz International • Portland, OR

2d • $109,000 - $149,875 • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Procurement Operations is embedded in the business and partners with manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to translate procurement strategy into local execution. The role owns end-to-end procurement operations at the site and regional level, including sourcing, compliance, vendor management, and contract negotiation, while serving as the primary liaison between global and regional procurement strategies and local teams.

The manager supports production continuity and site performance by aligning procurement with manufacturing priorities and helping improve Case Fill Rate (CFR), Attainment, and Global Efficiency (GE). The role leads problem solving and continuous improvement using IL6S and Lean Six Sigma methodologies, coordinates business continuity planning (BCP) projects, and drives implementation of regional and global initiatives. Success is measured by timely sourcing and project delivery and by cost, service, and operational improvements.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of GMP standards and manufacturing or quality environments.
• Experience supporting or leading BCP initiatives and bridging plant operations and project teams.
• 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.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to act proactively and manage competing priorities.
• Problem-solving orientation and ability to resolve supply, service, and compliance challenges in a timely manner.
• Customer service orientation and ability to learn and adapt quickly, work under pressure, and handle ambiguity.
• Hands-on approach to problem solving and ownership of issues through resolution.
• Resilience and composure under pressure, including during supply disruptions, BCP activations, and tight timelines.
• Confidence working across manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial functions and across organizational levels.

Nice To Haves

• Procurement, sourcing, or supply chain experience in FMCG/CPG manufacturing.
• IL6S practitioner experience or Lean Six Sigma certification; Green Belt or Black Belt preferred.
• Knowledge of manufacturing operations KPIs, including CFR, Attainment, and GE, and how procurement decisions affect plant performance.
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree.
• IL6S Practitioner certification or equivalent continuous improvement credentials.
• CIPS, CPSM, or equivalent procurement professional certification.
• Curiosity about emerging procurement practices, including digital tools and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing, compliance, and vendor management activities while ensuring regulatory compliance for in-scope processes.
• Lead problem solving for supply and service issues, using Lean Six Sigma and IL6S principles for root-cause analysis and sustainable solutions.
• Coordinate Business Continuity Planning (BCP) projects and bridge communication between bakeries and project teams.
• Align procurement activities with manufacturing priorities to support production continuity and improve Case Fill Rate (CFR), Attainment, and Global Efficiency (GE).
• Drive local implementation of regional and global projects and initiatives, delivering service commitments, productivity targets, and cash mobilisation initiatives on time.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and commercial stakeholders to align procurement with broader business objectives.
• Act as the single point of contact between business units or spend areas, business unit stakeholders, and specific project teams.
• Serve as the primary liaison between global and regional procurement strategies and local execution.
• Support manufacturing sites in improving operational KPIs through procurement activities that support production priorities and supply reliability.
• Manage vendor relationships and contract negotiations using a strategic sourcing approach.

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
• Eligibility for a competitive bonus program, with potential for overachievement based on performance and company results

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager