Procurement Director, Ingredients & Energy

Campbell Soup Company; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Campbell Soup Company in New Jersey is seeking a Procurement Manager, Ingredients & Energy to lead sourcing for vegetable oils, energy, dry beans and pulses across the Campbell network, representing about $300MM in annual spend.

You will shape category strategy, manage two Senior Buyers, ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, quality and policy compliance, and partner with Marketing, R&D, Finance, ESG and Operations to drive value and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Agribusiness, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 8-10+ years of experience in direct material sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or related functions.
• Deep knowledge of domestic and global vegetable oil markets, including processing, supply chain dynamics, imports, tariffs, regulations, and byproducts.
• Strong understanding of energy markets, including electricity, natural gas, generation, transmission, distribution, utility structures, renewable energy credits, and regulatory environments.
• Experience developing and executing strategic sourcing and category management strategies.
• Proven leadership experience managing, coaching, and developing teams.
• Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract management skills.
• Experience with commodity risk management, hedging strategies, and market forecasting.
• Advanced analytical capabilities with the ability to interpret market fundamentals, pricing trends, and statistical data.
• Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence decision‑making and effectively communicate with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Strong presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Copilot.
• Ability to work independently with a proactive, solution‑oriented approach.
• Experience managing complex spend categories with multiple pricing variables and cost components.
• Commitment to Campbell’s Code of Conduct and corporate values.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic sourcing and category management strategy for vegetable oils, energy markets, dry beans, and pulses across the Campbell’s network.
• Manage and develop a team of two Senior Buyers, providing coaching, mentorship, and professional development.
• Execute sourcing activities that ensure supply continuity, competitive pricing, quality assurance, and compliance with Campbell’s procurement policies.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to develop and deliver Total Procurement Value (TPV), productivity, and cash flow initiatives.
• Collaborate with Marketing, R&D, Finance, Operations, Quality, and ESG teams to support product innovation, sustainability initiatives, and brand value objectives.
• Develop commodity market intelligence, price forecasts, and risk management strategies for vegetable oils, electricity, natural gas, and related commodities.
• Prepare and communicate monthly commodity projections, market outlooks, budget impacts, and sourcing recommendations to senior leadership.
• Partner with Treasury to develop, execute, and manage hedging strategies, futures positions, and forward contracting activities.
• Conduct market, spread, basis, weather, and supply-demand analysis to identify pricing trends, substitution opportunities, and sourcing strategies.
• Lead supplier relationship management (SRM) activities with strategic suppliers and identify new opportunities for collaboration and innovation.
• Monitor total cost of ownership, budget performance, coverage levels, and financial risks/opportunities across assigned categories.
• Ensure timely and accurate execution of SAP contracts and sourcing documentation.
• Support capital projects and cross-functional initiatives in collaboration with Engineering and operational stakeholders.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to internal business partners and senior leaders.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Supply chain analytics

Project management

Communication

Team development

Commodity knowledge

Financial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Agribusiness, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

MS Office (Copilot)

Job description

Campbell Soup Company in New Jersey is seeking a Procurement Manager, Ingredients & Energy to lead sourcing for vegetable oils, energy, dry beans and pulses across the Campbell network, representing about $300MM in annual spend.

You will shape category strategy, manage two Senior Buyers, ensure supply continuity, cost competitiveness, quality and policy compliance, and partner with Marketing, R&D, Finance, ESG and Operations to drive value and sustainability.