Strategic Commodities Procurement Leader

Flowers Foods, Inc.; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 195,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) Retirement plan

Professional growth training

Paid vacation and leave

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. seeks a senior leader to manage commodities sourcing and direct P2P functions.

You will oversee the supply of physical and financial raw materials, driving commodity risk management strategies aligned with business goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, with a track record of successful team leadership, contract negotiations, and commodity price hedging.

Qualifications

• Ten to fifteen years of progressive procurement experience in direct materials and commodity procurement.
• Proven leadership in developing and managing procurement teams.
• Expertise in commodity risk management and price hedging.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic sourcing function across all commodity categories.
• Manage commodity risk and hedging strategies.
• Oversee supplier contract negotiations and ensure supply chain continuity.

Skills

Commodity risk management

Price hedging

Supplier negotiation

Team leadership

Financial planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc. seeks a senior leader to manage commodities sourcing and direct P2P functions.

You will oversee the supply of physical and financial raw materials, driving commodity risk management strategies aligned with business goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, with a track record of successful team leadership, contract negotiations, and commodity price hedging.