Strategic Commodity Manager: Sourcing, Risk & Suppliers

DSJ Global; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DSJ Global is seeking a Commodity Manager for its corporate procurement team within a leading food and consumer products manufacturer. The role focuses on developing sourcing strategies, managing price and supply risk, and leading supplier relationships across a complex manufacturing network.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in procurement or strategic sourcing in manufacturing, with strong analytical, negotiation, and ERP (SAP) experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years procurement or strategic sourcing in manufacturing.
• Experience with commodity purchasing, market analysis, and supplier negotiations.
• Strong understanding of risk management, commodity pricing, and supply chain dynamics.
• Experience with ingredients, raw materials, packaging, chemicals, or related commodities preferred.
• Proven track record leading supplier relationships and cross-functional projects.
• Strong analytical, financial, and negotiation skills.
• ERP experience (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute commodity sourcing and risk management strategies for key ingredient categories.
• Monitor commodity markets, industry trends, and supply risks with recommendations to leadership.
• Lead contract negotiations, supplier selection, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance metrics, quarterly reviews, and long-term partnerships.
• Develop annual and monthly forecasting models, budget inputs, and commodity cost projections.
• Drive cost savings, productivity improvements, and supply chain resiliency initiatives.
• Partner closely with Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Continuous Improvement teams to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
• Support procurement leadership with market intelligence, hedging strategies, and risk mitigation plans.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Risk management

Supplier management

Forecasting

Cross-functional leadership

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

DSJ Global is seeking a Commodity Manager for its corporate procurement team within a leading food and consumer products manufacturer. The role focuses on developing sourcing strategies, managing price and supply risk, and leading supplier relationships across a complex manufacturing network.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in procurement or strategic sourcing in manufacturing, with strong analytical, negotiation, and ERP (SAP) experience.