Strategic Procurement Lead - Food Ingredients & Commodities

CPS Inc.

Saint Paul (MN)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 160,000

Full time

9 days ago
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Job summary

CPS Inc. is seeking a Sr. Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and procurement of ingredients and raw material commodities across multiple manufacturing locations, including St. Paul, MN.

Direct experience with grains/wheat, corn, oils, and related agricultural commodities is preferred. The role emphasizes supplier negotiations, risk management, and driving cost savings. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in procurement/strategic sourcing within food/CPG sectors and strong

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.

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

Procurement
Strategic sourcing
Commodity markets
RFx processes
Negotiation
Supply risk management
Cost reduction
Stakeholder management
Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, or related field

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

CPS Inc. is seeking a Sr. Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing and procurement of ingredients and raw material commodities across multiple manufacturing locations, including St. Paul, MN.

Direct experience with grains/wheat, corn, oils, and related agricultural commodities is preferred. The role emphasizes supplier negotiations, risk management, and driving cost savings. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in procurement/strategic sourcing within food/CPG sectors and strong

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