Ingredient Sourcing Manager — Strategy & Cost Leadership

Idahoan Foods; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $110k-$130k DOE

Bonus potential

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

PTO (Vacation, Sick, Holidays)

401K match

Disability & Life Insurance

Paid maternity and parental leave

Job summary

Idahoan Foods is seeking a global procurement lead to build and manage category spend for Ingredient inputs across our supply chain. You will lead supplier sourcing initiatives, drive value, and partner with R&D and Quality to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions.

The role reports to the Senior Director – Sourcing & IBP and requires strong cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities include end-to-end contract management, KPI tracking, and stakeholder alignment to ensure cost,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Logistics, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Food Technology, or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies for Ingredient spend.
• Lead RFP/RFQ/RFI processes and negotiations.
• Collaborate with R&D for alternate suppliers and innovation.
• Assess supplier bases via financial and market reviews.
• Engage stakeholders across end-to-end sourcing processes.
• Support savings tracking and contract compliance.
• Lead end-to-end contract management for Ingredient contracts.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Collaborative

Change leadership

Relationship building

Ownership & drive

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Idahoan Foods is seeking a global procurement lead to build and manage category spend for Ingredient inputs across our supply chain. You will lead supplier sourcing initiatives, drive value, and partner with R&D and Quality to deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions.

The role reports to the Senior Director – Sourcing & IBP and requires strong cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities include end-to-end contract management, KPI tracking, and stakeholder alignment to ensure cost,