Head of Commodities, Sourcing & Hedging

Flowers Foods, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 195,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Professional growth training

Paid vacation and parental leave

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in the United States seeks a senior procurement leader to drive strategic sourcing and manage commodity risk across multiple plants. You will lead a five-person team, negotiate key supplier contracts, and ensure uninterrupted supply of materials for baking operations.

The role emphasizes SAP governance, cost management, and collaboration with Finance and Operations to optimize savings and productivity while supporting growth initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced degree is preferred.
• 10–15+ years in progressive procurement roles with direct materials experience.
• Experience in consumer packaged goods and bakery sectors is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing across commodity categories, aligning with corporate priorities.
• Own commodity risk management and price hedging programs.
• Oversee supplier negotiations, terms, and continuity of supply.
• Own Direct P2P processes, SAP contracting, and data governance.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Influence executives

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc. in the United States seeks a senior procurement leader to drive strategic sourcing and manage commodity risk across multiple plants. You will lead a five-person team, negotiate key supplier contracts, and ensure uninterrupted supply of materials for baking operations.

The role emphasizes SAP governance, cost management, and collaboration with Finance and Operations to optimize savings and productivity while supporting growth initiatives across the organization.