Sourcing Specialist Ingredients

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 an exciting role where you will learn to use market insights and data analysis to work with different partners to start and shape new market trends. You will support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for spend categories and support the continuous improvement and standardization of the strategic sourcing processes. How you will contribute You support spend category teams to develop and execute sourcing strategies for specific spend categories. To excel in this role, you interact with cross-functional stakeholders to manage spend and market analytics (for example, conducting “make or buy” analyses). You also generate insights from bid events, prepare supplier negotiation materials, support project execution and supplier relationship management, and drive controls and compliance. What you will bring A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career with experience and knowledge in: Procurement Data Analytics – ability to analyze and visualize large amounts of data Supply market analysis experience preferred Project management Negotiating, influencing and building collaborative relationships Sourcing Strategy & Execution Develop, deploy, and manage sourcing strategies for raw material (Flavors, Starch&Glucose, Gelatin, Citrates, Hydrocolloids, Acids, Chemicals, Phosphate, Colors, polyols, Gum Base, etc.). Lead supplier negotiations, contracting processes, and ensure cost-effective agreements aligned with business needs. Implement and develop new materials/suppliers according to RFx results in alignment with multifunctional teams. Supplier Management & Performance Monitor supplier service levels and drive continuous improvement through KPIs and performance reviews. Investigate root causes of service gaps and implement corrective actions in collaboration with stakeholders. Cross‑functional Collaboration Act as the main procurement interface for R&D, Operations, Planning and finance teams. Partner with local and regional teams to ensure alignment with regional/global procurement strategies. Compliance & Risk Management Ensure all sourcing activities adhere to company procurement policies, safety standards, and legal/compliance frameworks. Store and document all the process. Support health, safety, and environmental (HSE) initiatives across sourced services. Value Creation & Productivity Identify and execute cost‑saving initiatives while improving service quality and sustainability. Procurement Governance & Reporting Provide visibility and timely reporting of sourcing activities, supplier issues, and improvement plans. Participate actively in regional sourcing forums and cross‑functional innovation/collaboration platforms. Capability Development & Succession Foster a safe work culture and support talent development within the sourcing area. Contribute to the development and succession planning of key procurement roles. What you’ll need for success Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Supply Chain or related field. + 5 years of experience in Procurement, preferably in direct (Raw & Commodities) sourcing. Experience with CLM tools, eProcurement Platforms (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Coupa), Power BI. Excellent stakeholder management, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving abilities. Fluent in English (written and spoken) mandatory; Portuguese is a strong plus. Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP/Ariba or similar platforms is a plus. Business Unit Summary Mondelez México has been in the country since 1927 and currently employs 6,000 wonderful people. Our diverse portfolio includes iconic and mouth‑watering global brands such as Trident, Oreo, Philadelphia, and local jewels like Clorets and Bubbaloo. We are leaders in the making of cream cheese, powdered beverages and confections—indeed, we make seven out of every 10 chewing gums consumed by Mexicans. Our growth is supported by our cutting‑edge manufacturing facilities, such as our Puebla Plant and Nuevo León HUB, which are the largest gums, candies and biscuits factories in the world in terms of volume. You can buy our products in 900,000 places in Mexico. We are also home to one of the 11 technology centers Mondelez International has worldwide, a specialized gum and candy facility that places us at the forefront of innovation and development in the country and drives our purpose to lead the future of snacking. We are pioneers in the country in work‑life balance practices such as extended maternity leave, open spaces, remote work and flexible working hours. 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 Regular #J-18808-Ljbffr