Procurement Manager - Ingredients

SunOpta, Inc.; Eden Prairie (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SunOpta, Inc. is seeking a strategic procurement leader to drive sourcing of specialty ingredients and raw materials across our Better-for-You Beverage and Fruit Snacks portfolios.

This role will lead supplier negotiations, manage risk, and align procurement with company objectives in a hybrid corporate setting. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in food ingredients procurement, supplier management, and cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Finance, R&D, Quality, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field.
• 7+ years procurement experience, including 3+ years in assigned category.
• CPM, CPSM or similar certification preferred.
• Food manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned spend categories.
• Lead strategic supplier negotiations and contract management to optimize value and ensure supply assurance.
• Monitor market trends, supply dynamics, and emerging risks to inform procurement strategies.
• Manage supplier performance through scorecards, business reviews, and corrective action plans.
• Identify and execute on cost reduction, productivity, and value creation opportunities.
• Assess supply risks and implement mitigation and continuity plans.
• Serve as the designated SunOpta representative for assigned enterprise and globally sourced categories.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain to support business objectives.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical and financial skills

Stakeholder influence

Education

Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field

Job description

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for the strategic sourcing and procurement of specialty ingredients and raw materials used across our Better-for-You Beverage and Fruit Snacks product portfolios. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in supply management, supplier relationship development, risk mitigation, and cost optimization within the food and beverage industry. Experience procuring food ingredients and specialty raw materials is strongly preferred.

Leads sourcing strategies, supplier relationships, cost savings initiatives, risk management (supply assurance) across assigned categories.

Execute as the designated SunOpta category representative for enterprise and globally negotiated categories, supporting procurement strategy implementation, supplier engagement, contract compliance, and internal stakeholder alignment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned spend categories.
• Lead strategic supplier negotiations and contract management to optimize value and ensure supply assurance.
• Monitor market trends, supply dynamics, and emerging risks to inform procurement strategies.
• Manage supplier performance through scorecards, business reviews, and corrective action plans.
• Identify and execute on cost reduction, productivity, and value creation opportunities.
• Assess supply risks and implement mitigation and continuity plans.
• Serve as the designated SunOpta representative for assigned enterprise and globally sourced categories.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, R&D, Quality, and Supply Chain to support business objectives.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Qualifications:

• Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor degree in Supply Chain, Business or related field
  • 7+ years procurement experience, including 3+ years in assigned category
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • CPM, CPSM or similar certification
  • Food manufacturing experience

Competencies:

• Negotiation
• Analytical and financial skills
• Stakeholder influence

Additional Considerations:

Travel Requirements:

• Up to 20% travel, including international travel

Location:

• Corporate/Hybrid

Work Environment:

• Primarily office environment with occasional plant/agricultural visits

Physical Demands:

• Standard office demands with occasional plant/agricultural visits