Senior Specialist, Corporate Supplier Quality

Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

You lead the compliance and capability related to global supplier quality policies and programs to ensure the highest quality and food safety of the materials we procure at the regional level. This is a leadership role with regular interaction with plant quality, food safety, procurement, R&D and other cross functional teams.

How you will contribute:

The Senior Specialist, Corporate Supplier Quality is responsible for leadership in the areas of supplier quality strategic direction, capability building of suppliers, and to collaborate with cross-functional partners such as procurement and RD to promote assurance of the execution of supplier quality policies and programs.

This position has regional responsibility which requires experience in prior quality roles such as Plant Quality, BU Quality, Audit, Food Safety or RD with experience engaging with suppliers, and understanding of Quality & Business Systems and the ability to influence stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the Material Monitoring Program (MMP) for the region.
• Co-Lead development of training materials and execute training for internal and external partners based on the capability building needs.
• Participate in risk assessment activity related to supplier spend areas, partnering with procurement and other cross-functional partners, following up on progress, and proactively assisting in issue resolution and elimination to assure that established company quality standards are consistently met with a key focus on Food Safety programs.
• Performs technical or audit prep visits and confirms gap closures to ensure higher (%) compliance rate against the supplier quality expectations (SQE).
• Work to continually improve performance against key supplier quality measures by proactively leading the program initiatives required to sustainably resolve identified Quality & Food Safety Risks (Quality notifications, Mondelez audit CAPAs).
• Continuously improve supplier quality related knowledge, skills and understanding of Internal and external personnel executing MDLZ requirements by conducting training programs and systematically disseminating written information covering standards, procedures, and policies to assure employees are equipped to meet required standards.
• Raise the bar on food safety and quality ensuring all suppliers, internal buyers and manufacturing facilities are meeting Mondelez expectations. Accountable for establishing / escalating proposals and recommendations in the event Supplier performance is in question; has the ability to recommend disapproval of suppliers who do not operate within our policies.
• Monitoring and reporting of key quality metrics and supporting Global Supplier Quality Initiatives.
• Support the SSMT coordinators on issue management and special situations.

What you will bring:

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Delivering risk-based supplier quality programs to support commercial outcomes within fast moving consumer goods environment.
• Influencing food safety strategy, providing value-chain observations and practical input that translates into significant business benefit with reduced Quality/Food Safety risks.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing processes, raw materials and Ingredient specifications.
• Collaborating to complete the agenda by working effectively across functions, geographies, and with internal and external partners.
• Relentless curiosity and a continuous improvement mentality.
• Building an internal network that allows for effective communication, influence and stakeholder engagement.
• Digital Savvy with analytical skills, SAP QM, and Power BI experience.
• Strength in CAPA Processes and Systems

Education / Certifications:

• B.S./M.S. in a related scientific discipline preferred

Job specific requirements:

• Minimum 5-8 years of related experience (Quality, Food Safety, Operations, RD) with demonstrated technical and leadership ability.
  Excellent leadership capabilities with strong abilities and the capacity to influence and drive change in a cross-functional environment.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, root causes, and implement effective solutions​
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders​

Office Location:

USA - East Coast, Mid-west, Remote

Travel requirements:

10-20% Travel

Work schedule

Normal business hours with flexibility for Regional/ Global responsibilities

Salary and Benefits: The base salary range for this position is $97,300 to $133,815; 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

At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broad 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 globally and locally 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 top position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy and the second top position in gum.

Our 80,000 makers and bakers are located in more than 80 countries and we sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. Our people 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.

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

RegularCorporate Quality AssuranceProduct Quality, Safety and Compliance