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Commodity Sourcing Manager



Key Responsibilities

  • Lead sourcing strategy for bakery and food ingredient categories such as sugars, sweeteners, dairy, flour, cocoa, fats & oils , and other raw materials.
  • Act as the category expert , driving insights, supplier relationships, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Develop category budgets, set annual savings goals, and execute cost‑reduction strategies.
  • Conduct supplier negotiations to achieve optimal pricing, quality, and supply assurance.
  • Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and supplier capabilities to inform strategy.
  • Collaborate cross‑functionally with R&D, operations, finance, and quality to support new product initiatives and operational requirements.
  • Utilize SAP/ERP tools (bonus) to manage data, contracts, and supplier information.
  • Optional (but valued): contribute to emerging hedging strategy development as equity partners expand risk‑management activities.

Must‑Have Qualifications

  • 4+ years of sourcing experience within food or bakery commodities (sugars, dairy, fats/oils, flour, cocoa, etc.).
  • 5-7 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, sourcing, or raw materials management.
  • Strong negotiation skills with a proven track record of cost‑savings initiatives.
  • Experience in budget development, financial planning, and setting savings targets.
  • Ability to operate as the subject‑matter expert in assigned ingredient categories.

Bonus Qualifications

  • Experience with market trend analysis , commodity forecasting, or risk‑management practices.
  • Exposure to or interest in commodity hedging (not currently required, but directionally important).
  • SAP or advanced ERP system experience.

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