Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager, Agencies & Marketing Excellence

Mondelēz International • East Hanover, NJ

9d • $140,300 - $192,940 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager supports sourcing for spend categories, including sourcing execution and stakeholder management, to maximize total value of ownership. The role works with local business teams and global spend category teams to share best practices and drive value for the organization.

The position leads value creation through innovation, sustainability, risk management, quality, service, cash and productivity programs while ensuring compliance with policies, strategies and processes. It develops and deploys sourcing strategies, manages supplier relationships and the supply base, and partners with internal and external stakeholders to maintain the company’s competitive advantage. The manager builds programs with business teams and suppliers that incorporate best practices, market insights, risks and opportunities, and sets a clear vision and ambitious plans that engage teams and stakeholders.

The role develops, implements and manages regional procurement category strategies for marketing and sales suppliers; supports Global and Regional Procurement strategy implementation; negotiates, reviews and maintains Master Service Agreements within areas of defined spend responsibility; identifies cost savings and continuous-improvement initiatives; collaborates with business stakeholders on supplier selection; ensures compliance with the Global Buying Policy and KPIs; and actively manages supplier relationships.

The position follows a hybrid work model, with 2–3 days at the East Hanover, New Jersey office and a Monday-through-Friday schedule. The base salary range is $140,300 to $192,940, with eligibility for a competitive bonus program. Relocation support is not available, although minimal support may be offered to candidates voluntarily moving internationally under the Volunteer International Transfer Policy.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing.
• Procurement experience across different markets.
• Strategic sourcing and risk-management experience across different markets.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing, or equivalent.
• Understanding of business and financials, including how procurement contributes financial value to overall profit and loss.
• Experience leading and developing teams in a multicultural environment.
• Organizational agility and the ability to influence stakeholders and interact effectively with senior leaders based on business priorities.
• Ability to demonstrate trust, integrity and perseverance.
• Curiosity about industry trends, digital solutions and consumer innovation, and the ability to translate opportunities into business strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and manage regional procurement category strategies for marketing and sales suppliers.
• Support implementation of the Global and Regional Procurement strategy.
• Negotiate, review and maintain Master Service Agreements within areas of defined spend responsibility.
• Identify and implement cost savings and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to select suppliers offering cost-effective and/or value-added solutions.
• Ensure compliance with the Global Buying Policy and adherence to KPIs.
• Actively manage supplier relationships.
• Lead value-creation programs involving innovation, sustainability, risk management, quality, service, cash and productivity.
• Develop and deploy sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships and the supply base.
• Build programs with business teams and suppliers that incorporate best practices, market insights, risks and opportunities.
• Set a clear vision and define plans that engage teams and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Wellness and family support programs
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plans
• Paid leave programs
• Education-related programs
• Paid holidays
• Vacation time
• Competitive bonus program with potential for overachievement based on performance and company results

What This Job Offers

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