Sourcing Specialist, AMEA Procurement

Job Description Job Description Reports to: Sourcing Manager Packaging AMEA Function: Global Procurement - Packaging Role Purpose This role leads the sourcing of Rigid and Specialty Packaging across India and ANZ, with key focus on sourcing strategy development, packaging strategy execution, supplier management and contract negotiations. Leveraging in depth market insights and influencing internal and external stakeholders, the role is critical in meeting business productivity programs whilst ensuring supply continuity and sustainability agendas. The role partners closely with cross-functional stakeholders in R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Packaging Engineers, Quality and Finance to ensure the seamless implementation of sourcing decisions. Key Responsibilities 1. Sourcing Strategy Development & Execution - Develop sourcing plans based on Business Unit needs and regional supplier landscape, with key categories under management including Rigid Plastics, Metals, Thermoforming, IML and Specialty Packaging. - Develop and execute sourcing events (RFI/RFQ) using Mondelez e-sourcing systems - Evaluate supplier quotations, cost models and total cost of ownership and prepare supplier recommendations. - Support implementation of category sourcing strategies aligned to business and regional priorities. - Maintain procurement documentation, pricing files, contracts, and supplier master data. 2. Contracting & Compliance - Work in close collaboration with local BU procurement operations to ensure implementation of new contracts, and extended value generation to increase operational service levels. - Ensure compliance with procurement policies, governance, audit standards, and supplier qualification requirements. 3. Supplier Relationship & Performance Management - In line with defined Procurement strategy, support classification and categorization of suppliers, including definition of supplier evaluation and audit policies. - Monitor supplier performance to meet OTIF / RFT target. - Lead supplier development activities, including cross functional review meetings to drive performance and service levels 4. Value Creation: Productivity, Sustainability & Innovation - Identify and support execution of productivity projects. - Monitor cost trends, benchmark pricing and understand market and industry dynamics - Work with project teams to support New Product Development and Packaging Reformulation Plans 5. Sustainability & New Material Transition Support - Identify and support packaging sustainability initiatives (recycled plastics, lightweighting, alternative materials) in line with Mondelez Sustainability Goals - Coordinate pilot projects, material trials, and supplier capability studies with R&D and technical teams. - Track progress and enable execution of sustainability workstreams at the market level. 6. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work closely with: - R&D and Packaging Engineering - qualification and technical testing - Manufacturing & MSC - implementation and continuity - Supply Chain Planning - lead-time and capacity alignment - Project Commercialization Managers - NPD/renovation timelines - Regional Procurement and Market Teams (India & ANZ) - alignment and compliance - CPRM - Commodity Price Risk Management - BU & Regional Finance - AC Planning, costings and productivity Experience & Qualification Requirements Education (Must-Have) - Degree in Engineering (Packaging/Mechanical/Polymer/Chemical/Industrial) OR - Degree in Supply Chain/Procurement/Commerce with strong packaging procurement experience. Experience - 3-7 years of procurement, sourcing, category management, or packaging vendor management experience. - Experience working in FMCG, Food, Beverage, Pharma, Consumer Goods, or closely related supplier ecosystems. - Exposure to packaging manufacturing is strongly preferred Skills & Competencies Area Expectations - Procurement Technical Skills, RFP execution, cost benchmarking, contracting, supplier lifecycle management - Commercial Acumen and Negotiation, total cost ownership, value engineering mindset - Stakeholder Collaboration, Ability to partner with technical, R&D, supply chain and senior stakeholders - Sustainability Leadership, Understanding of recyclable materials and evolving packaging requirements - Tools & Systems, SAP, MS Excel (advanced), and procurement reporting tools What Success Looks Like - Delivers best in market sourcing and productivity - Builds a competitive supplier ecosystem, partnering with industry leaders and innovators - Progress against packaging sustainability roadmap - Ability to work collaboratively and influence key stakeholders - Smooth implementation of sourcing decisions with zero business disruption Within Country Relocation support available and for candidates voluntarily moving internationally some minimal support is offered through our Volunteer International Transfer Policy Business Unit Summary Mondelez India Foods Private Limited (formerly Cadbury India Ltd.) has been in India for over 70 years, making sure our mouth-watering and well-loved local and global brands such as chocolates, and powdered beverages, and biscuits, and and candies get safely into our customers hands-and mouths Headquartered in Mumbai, the company has more than 3,300 employees proudly working across sales offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai and in manufacturing facilities at Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh, at our global Research & Development Technical Centre and Global Business Hub in Maharashtra and in a vast distribution network across the country. We are also proud to be recognised by Avatar as the Best Companies for Women in India in 2019 - the fourth time we've received this award. Mondelz 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 Sourcing Procurement