Job DescriptionAre You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Matter.This role is responsible for the end-to-end management of all Indirect spend categories for Mondelez Malaysia, ensuring cost optimization, service excellence, and full compliance with corporate procurement policies. The position plays a strategic role in shaping the Indirect spend portfolio, developing robust supply sources, and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to drive business objectives.Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Partnering & Stakeholder EngagementPartner with internal business functions to understand requirements, influence specifications, and ensure procurement solutions align with business needs.Advise and support business users in defining requirements and planning procurement activitiesProvide regular reporting on procurement performance, project pipeline, and savings deliveryStrategic Sourcing & Cost ManagementMonitor local market trends, economic conditions, and supplier landscapes to proactively identify risks and opportunities.Drive sourcing events and lead commercial negotiations for locally managed spend categories, selecting best-value suppliers aligned with the Mondelez Global Buying PolicyCoordinate with Spend Area teams to identify savings opportunities and efficiency improvementsSupport Spend Area leads with spend analysis by providing local market intelligence, competitive dynamics, and sourcing event execution across all Indirect categoriesIdentify and deliver year-over-year cost savings and value improvement initiatives across all indirect categories aligning with agreed KPIsSupplier Relationship & Risk ManagementBuild and manage strategic supplier relationships, drive performance reviews, and develop local supplier capabilities.Proactively manage supply chain risk by developing contingency and dual-source strategiesEnsure all suppliers adhere to Mondelez standards on ethics, safety, and sustainabilityGovernance & ComplianceEnsure all procurement activities comply with company policies, local regulations, and ethical standards.Oversee the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process and drive Purchase Order compliance across the organizationCollaborate with Legal and Finance on contractual, regulatory, and commercial mattersDrive procurement process efficiencies and support the adoption of digital procurement tools and systems.Team Leadership & Capability BuildingLead, mentor, and develop the Indirect Procurement team to deliver high performanceCoach internal stakeholders to build procurement awareness and capability across the organizationChampioning a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the procurement functionQualifications & RequirementsBachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field; MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification is a plus.Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in indirect procurement, preferably within FMCG, manufacturing, or multinational environments.Strong knowledge of the Malaysia supplier market and local business practices.Demonstrated track record of delivering significant cost savings and value creation.Experience managing multiple indirect categories simultaneously.Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities.Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Coupa, Sievo or similar).Preferred QualificationsProfessional procurement certification (e.g., CIPS, CPSM) is advantageous.Experience working in a regional or global procurement structure. Familiarity with sustainability and responsible sourcing practicesPrior experience managing Indirect Spending categories No Relocation support availableBusiness Unit SummaryMondelēz International in Southeast Asia is in five countries serving 19 markets with more than 18 nationalities and 7,500 employees. This group is emerging as one of the fastest growing regions in Asia, the Middle East and Africa, and we are proud of consistently producing high quality products in nine manufacturing sites. We are market leaders in key snacking categories, making and selling brands like Oreo and Tiger biscuits, Kinh Do mooncakes, Jacob’s crackers, Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate, Tang powdered beverage, Halls candy and Eden cheese. We set the benchmark in being a responsible business and contributing to the communities in which we operate.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 TypeRegularProcurement OperationsProcurement