Strategic Commodity Sourcing Leader (Food & Ingredients)

CPS, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CPS, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing of ingredients and raw materials across manufacturing locations, including grains, corn, oils, and proteins. The role requires expertise in commodity markets, supplier negotiations, and risk management.

The position may be located in Boston, MA or St. Paul, MN, with the ability to travel up to 30% and to mentor one direct report. Collaboration with Operations, Quality, R&D, Manufacturing, and Regulatory is essential to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field.
• 5+ years of procurement/strategic sourcing experience, preferably within food, ingredients, agricultural commodities, or CPG.
• Direct experience managing raw material commodities such as grains/wheat, corn, oils, proteins, or similar categories.
• Strong knowledge of commodity markets, pricing, sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and supply risk management.
• Experience with RFx processes, supplier performance management, contracts, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Strong analytical, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 30%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for ingredients, raw materials, and commodities.
• Manage commodities such as grains/wheat, corn, oils, proteins, and other agricultural raw materials.
• Monitor commodity markets, pricing trends, market conditions, and supply risks to support purchasing decisions.
• Lead supplier negotiations and contract implementation using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) principles.
• Manage supplier relationships, performance, qualification, and development.
• Drive cost savings, PPV/IPV improvements, supply continuity, and procurement KPIs.
• Develop and implement strategies to manage commodity pricing and supply volatility.
• Partner with Operations, Quality, R&D, Manufacturing, and Regulatory on sourcing and ingredient optimization.
• Manage spot buys, supply disruptions, and emergency sourcing activities.
• Lead and mentor one direct report.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Commodity Markets

RFx Processes

Supplier Negotiations

Risk Management

Leadership

Travel up to 30%

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

CPS, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing of ingredients and raw materials across manufacturing locations, including grains, corn, oils, and proteins. The role requires expertise in commodity markets, supplier negotiations, and risk management.

The position may be located in Boston, MA or St. Paul, MN, with the ability to travel up to 30% and to mentor one direct report. Collaboration with Operations, Quality, R&D, Manufacturing, and Regulatory is essential to