Procurement Manager

DSJ Global; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across key ingredient and commodity categories, ensuring supply continuity and protecting margins.

The role partners with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, R&D, and Commercial teams to develop procurement strategies that support growth and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Food Science, or related field.
• 7+ years in procurement, sourcing, or category management within food & beverage manufacturing.
• Experience sourcing ingredients and commodity-driven raw materials.
• Experience monitoring commodity markets and supporting hedging or risk management strategies.
• Proven success negotiating supplier agreements and driving cost savings.
• ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for direct materials, including ingredients, raw materials, packaging, and commodity-based inputs.
• Lead supplier negotiations focused on cost, quality, service, lead times, and contract management.
• Monitor commodity markets and collaborate with Finance and leadership teams on hedging strategies and risk management initiatives.
• Analyze market trends, crop conditions, supply disruptions, and pricing forecasts to proactively mitigate risks.
• Manage supplier performance programs, scorecards, and business reviews.
• Drive cost savings, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base.
• Support new product launches through supplier identification, qualification, and sourcing strategies.
• Partner with Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure uninterrupted supply.
• Develop sourcing contingency plans and strengthen supplier risk management processes.
• Maintain strong relationships with key domestic and global suppliers.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Cost savings

Supplier negotiations

Risk management

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting & analytics

Contract management

Supply chain management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Food Science, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Compensation: $130,000 - $160,000 Base + Bonus

Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Overview

Our client, a growing food & beverage manufacturer, is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing initiatives across key ingredient and commodity categories. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring supply continuity, managing supplier relationships, driving cost savings, and supporting commodity risk mitigation strategies through hedging and market analysis.

This is a highly visible position partnering closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, R&D, and Commercial teams to develop procurement strategies that support growth while protecting margins.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for direct materials, including ingredients, raw materials, packaging, and commodity-based inputs.
• Lead supplier negotiations focused on cost, quality, service, lead times, and contract management.
• Monitor commodity markets and collaborate with Finance and leadership teams on hedging strategies and risk management initiatives.
• Analyze market trends, crop conditions, supply disruptions, and pricing forecasts to proactively mitigate risks.
• Manage supplier performance programs, scorecards, and business reviews.
• Drive cost savings, value engineering, and continuous improvement initiatives across the supply base.
• Support new product launches through supplier identification, qualification, and sourcing strategies.
• Partner with Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure uninterrupted supply.
• Develop sourcing contingency plans and strengthen supplier risk management processes.
• Maintain strong relationships with key domestic and global suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Food Science, or related field.
• 7+ years of procurement, sourcing, or category management experience within food & beverage manufacturing.
• Strong experience sourcing ingredients and commodity-driven raw materials.
• Experience monitoring commodity markets and supporting hedging or risk management strategies.
• Proven success negotiating supplier agreements and driving measurable cost savings.
• Knowledge of agricultural commodities, ingredient markets, and supply chain dynamics.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Quality, and Manufacturing teams.
• Strong analytical, forecasting, and contract management skills.
• ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, or similar preferred).