External Manufacturing Sourcing Manager Mondelez

Job Summary

The External Manufacturing Sourcing Manager for the MENAP (Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan) region will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for third-party manufacturing partners. This role plays a critical part in ensuring a robust, cost-effective, and high-quality external manufacturing network to support the company's growth and supply chain objectives within the region. The manager will lead the identification, qualification, negotiation, and ongoing management of co-manufacturers, ensuring adherence to quality, cost, and service standards.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Sourcing:

Develop and implement comprehensive sourcing strategies for external manufacturing partners across various product categories within the MENAP region.

Identify, evaluate, and qualify new co-manufacturers and suppliers to support new product development, capacity expansion, and strategic objectives.

Conduct market analysis to identify potential partners, understand market trends, and benchmark best practices.

Supplier Relationship Management:

Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key external manufacturing partners.

Lead joint business planning sessions and performance reviews with strategic suppliers.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives with external partners in areas such as cost reduction, quality enhancement, and supply chain efficiency.

Negotiation & Contract Management:

Lead complex negotiations for manufacturing agreements, service level agreements (SLAs), and pricing with external partners to achieve optimal cost, quality, and delivery terms.

Ensure all contracts comply with legal, ethical, and company policy requirements.

Manage contract lifecycle, including renewals, amendments, and termination processes.

Performance & Risk Management:

Monitor and manage external manufacturer performance against agreed-upon KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) for quality, cost, delivery, and service.

Implement robust risk management strategies to mitigate potential supply disruptions, quality issues, or financial risks associated with external manufacturing.

Collaborate with Quality Assurance to ensure all external manufacturers meet stringent quality and food safety standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with internal teams including Supply Chain, R&D, Quality, Marketing, Finance, and Legal to ensure seamless integration of external manufacturing operations with overall business needs.

Support new product launches and innovation projects by securing appropriate external manufacturing capabilities.

Provide expertise and support for demand planning and forecasting processes related to external production.

Cost Management:

Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities within the external manufacturing network without compromising quality or service.

Analyze cost structures and drive transparency with suppliers.

Compliance:

Ensure all external manufacturing activities comply with local and international regulations, as well as company policies and ethical standards.

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Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience:

Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, external manufacturing management, or supply chain operations.

Proven experience in a fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) or food and beverage industry is highly desirable.

Skills:

Strong negotiation and contract management skills.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management abilities.

Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

Strong communication (written and verbal) and presentation skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment.

No Relocation support available