Senior Commodities Risk & Sourcing Lead

CKE Restaurants, Inc.; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CKE Restaurants, Inc. seeks a Commodities & Risk Management Manager to support sourcing, market analysis, and risk management for key food, packaging, and operational commodities.

The role partners with Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and suppliers to provide market insights, forecast, and execute purchasing strategies that align with business goals. The position requires experience in commodity markets, risk management, and supplier negotiations, with a focus on cost control and continuity

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain commodity risk management strategies.
• Lead cross-functional commodity planning discussions with Finance, Operations, Culinary, Marketing, and Supply Chain stakeholders.
• Recommend timing and buying strategies based on market intelligence and business demand.
• Establish risk thresholds and escalation protocols for key commodities.
• Drive longer-term sourcing strategies balancing cost, quality, service, and risk.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytics

Stakeholder management

Negotiations

Procurement systems

Education

BA/BS Degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

CKE Restaurants, Inc. seeks a Commodities & Risk Management Manager to support sourcing, market analysis, and risk management for key food, packaging, and operational commodities.

The role partners with Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and suppliers to provide market insights, forecast, and execute purchasing strategies that align with business goals. The position requires experience in commodity markets, risk management, and supplier negotiations, with a focus on cost control and continuity