Commodities Procurement Analyst

WK Kellogg Co; Battle Creek (MI); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive Plan bonus eligibility

Job summary

WK Kellogg Co is hiring a Commodities Procurement Analyst to navigate dynamic commodity markets while supporting sourcing strategies. This position requires strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

As part of a hybrid work environment, you will work with Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, and Manufacturing teams. The role involves supporting financial planning and supplier engagement to ensure the right ingredients are available for production.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, sourcing, commodities, supply chain, or finance.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate market trends and operational risks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor commodity markets and develop actionable insights.
• Translate market intelligence into sourcing recommendations.
• Support financial planning activities and budget management.
• Partner with category leaders to analyze supplier pricing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Supplier engagement

Financial analysis

Market intelligence

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At WK Kellogg Co, we exist to create joy and connection to inspire Gr-r-reat days. We believe that doing good is always good for business and we have stood for this since Kellogg Company was founded more than 120 years ago. We are passionate about doing our part to make nutritious foods, create social connectivity and respect natural resources. Together, these actions create positive progress for people and the planet – today and for years to come. We have big plans for how we are going to accomplish this, and we would love for you to join us in this effort.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Commodities Procurement Analyst, you’ll play a key role in helping WK Kellogg navigate dynamic commodity markets while supporting sourcing strategies that drive value, supply continuity, and business performance. This role combines market intelligence, financial analysis, supplier engagement, and strategic sourcing support to help ensure the right ingredients are available at the right time and at the right cost. If you enjoy turning data into insights, solving complex challenges, and partnering across functions to influence business decisions, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

HERE’S WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Monitor commodity markets and develop actionable insights related to supply, demand, weather, trade flows, pricing trends, and other key market drivers.
• Translate market intelligence into recommendations that support sourcing strategies, supplier discussions, budgeting, forecasting, and leadership decision-making.
• Support financial planning activities, including budget development, forecast updates, cause-of-change reporting, and risk and opportunity analysis.
• Partner with category leaders to analyze supplier pricing, market trends, contract coverage, and business impacts.
• Support RFQ and RFP processes, including gathering requirements, coordinating inputs, evaluating supplier proposals, and developing recommendations.
• Manage assigned specialty ingredient categories, including oils and specialty sweeteners, supporting sourcing execution, supplier relationships, and contract implementation.
• Identify supply risks and partner with suppliers, planners, plants, and procurement teams to support supply continuity and business resilience.
• Assist with supplier performance reviews, contract management activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop analyses and reporting that help drive informed sourcing and procurement decisions across the business.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience in procurement, sourcing, commodities, supply chain, finance, or another analytical business function.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate market trends, financial impacts, supplier information, and operational risks.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to translate complex information into clear business recommendations.

Preferred:

• 3+ years of experience supporting strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, commodity analysis, supply assurance, contract execution, or related activities.
• Experience with RFQ/RFP processes and supplier evaluation.
• Knowledge of commodity markets, including agricultural commodities, ingredients, grains, sugars, oils, or related categories.
• Experience supporting cost analysis, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, food, consumer packaged goods, or supply chain environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Hybrid work environment with an expectation of working in the office approximately three days per week.
• Collaborative role partnering with Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Manufacturing, and supplier partners.
• Fast-paced environment requiring strong analytical thinking, prioritization, and decision support.
• Regular use of market intelligence tools, financial reporting, procurement systems, and Microsoft Office applications.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Primarily Monday through Friday business hours with flexibility required to support business needs, supplier interactions, and key sourcing initiatives.

Salary Range: $83,440 - $104,300

At WK Kellogg Co, our success depends on our most vital asset — our people. That’s why we’re committed to providing you with benefits and programs that support your Total Health and your journey to be and feel your best — physically, financially, emotionally, and socially. Although subject to change, the below are the benefits currently offered in association with this position:

• Incentive Plan bonus eligibility
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Savings and Investment Plan with Company match and contribution
• Paid Time Off (includes paid sick time)
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance, AD and D Insurance and STD/LTD
• Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance for eligible employees
• Employee recognition program

The above offerings are subject to the terms of WKKC policies, which will control in the event of a conflict with the above descriptions.

Our comprehensive and competitive benefits not only deliver value to you and your family but also offer choice to meet your unique needs and knowledge to empower confident decision-making.

ABOUT WK KELLOGG CO

At WK Kellogg Co, we bring our best to everyone, every day through our trusted foods and brands. Our journey began in 1894, when our founder W.K. Kellogg reimagined the future of food with the creation of Corn Flakes, changing breakfast forever. Since then, we have embraced the same spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in everything we do, channeling our founder’s passion and commitment to creating high quality and delicious products while fostering communities. Our iconic brand portfolio includesFrosted Flakes, Rice Krispies, Froot Loops, Kashi,Special K, Raisin Bran,Frosted Mini Wheats, andBear Naked. With a presence in the majority of households across North America, our brands play a key role in enhancing the lives of millions of consumers every day, promoting a strong sense of physical, emotional and societal wellbeing. Our beloved brand characters, including Tony the Tiger and Toucan Sam, represent our deep connections with the consumers and communities we serve. For more information, visit www.wkkellogg.com .

WK Kellogg Co is proud to offer competitive industry benefits (Physical, Financial, Emotional, and Social) that vary depending on region and type of role. Be sure to ask your recruiter for more information!

If we can help you with a reasonable accommodation throughout the application or hiring process, please [e-mail].

Let’s create gr-r-reat days,

WK Kellogg Co Recruitment

THE FINER PRINT

The ability to work a full shift, come to work on time, work overtime as needed and the ability to work according to the necessary schedule to meet job requirements with or without reasonable accommodation is an essential function of this position. WK Kellogg Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening and assessment of applications.

This job posting is for a current vacancy.