Strategic Sourcing Manager

Novus Foods, LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Novus Foods, LLC is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager in Cincinnati, OH to own co-manufacturing strategy and end-to-end direct-spend commodity initiatives. You will develop market intelligence, cost models, and supplier contracts while partnering with Finance, Operations, and R&D to influence P&L and supply chain resilience.

The role requires deep category expertise, strong quantitative skills, and executive presence to present defensible positions to C-suite stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of direct procurement or commodity management experience.
• Experience building commodity cost models, inflation analyses, and PPV/variance reporting.
• Strong Excel proficiency; SAP and data visualization tools experience (Power BI).

Responsibilities

• Own co-manufacturing strategy, including sourcing, contracting, and performance management.
• Own category-level commodity strategy for direct spend portfolio with cost models and scenario planning.
• Monitor commodity markets daily and translate price movements into P&L impact for leadership.
• Lead supplier negotiations for pricing, terms, and cost reductions; maintain contract coverage targets.
• Build and maintain commodity cost models and PPV tracking bridging procurement to Finance/FP&A.
• Identify and manage supply chain risk with contingency plans.
• Execute sourcing events (RFQ/RFP, bids) and evaluate total cost of ownership.
• Manage supplier relationships through business reviews and performance targets.
• Leverage AI/ML tools and data platforms to enhance cost visibility and forecast accuracy.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost modeling

PPV reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or related field

Master's degree (advantage)

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Claude

GPT

Gemini

Job description

Summary The Strategic Sourcing Manager is a high-impact individual contributor who owns co-manufacturing strategy and end-to-end commodity strategy for a defined portfolio of direct spend categories - from market intelligence and cost modeling to supplier contracting and external manufacturing partnerships. This role sits at the intersection of procurement, finance, and operations, directly influencing P&L outcomes and supply chain resilience. The ideal candidate brings deep category expertise, strong quantitative skills, and the executive presence to drive alignment and present defensible positions to C-suite stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Own co-manufacturing strategy, including but not limited to: sourcing, contracting, and performance management
• Own category-level commodity strategy for assigned direct spend portfolio - including multi-year cost models, forward curve analysis, and scenario planning tied to business AOP and reforecast cycles
• Monitor commodity markets daily (CME futures, USDA, BLS PPI/CPI, trade publications) and translate real-time price movements into quantified P&L impact - communicating risk positions proactively to Finance and senior leadership
• Lead supplier negotiations for pricing, contract terms, and cost-reduction commitments; maintain contract coverage targets across managed categories and elevate material gaps to leadership
• Build and maintain commodity cost models and PPV tracking frameworks that bridge procurement actuals to Finance/FP&A; present inflation drivers, variance analysis, and risk exposure to C-suite and PE stakeholders
• Identify, quantify, and actively manage supply chain risk - including supply continuity, supplier financial health, and commodity price volatility - with documented contingency and mitigation plans
• Execute sourcing events (RFQ/RFP, competitive bids) for managed categories; evaluate total cost of ownership and lead supplier selection processes cross-functionally with R&D, Operations, and Finance
• Manage key supplier relationships through structured business reviews; drive accountability on cost, quality, service, and innovation commitments aligned to annual targets
• Leverage AI/ML tools and data platforms (e.g., SAP, Claude, market intelligence databases) to enhance cost visibility, identify savings opportunities, and improve forecast accuracy

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business, or related field; relevant Master's degree a plus
• 5+ years of direct procurement or commodity management experience; food/CPG industry strongly preferred. Candidates with 2+ years specifically managing commodity categories (e.g., dairy, oils, produce, grains, packaging) will be prioritized
• Demonstrated ability to build and present commodity cost models, inflation analyses, and PPV/variance reporting to senior leadership - candidate should be comfortable owning a deck in front of a C-suite audience
• Working knowledge of commodity market intelligence sources (CME futures, USDA reports, BLS PPI/CPI, industry indices); can speak fluently to current market conditions and their P&L implications without needing to be briefed
• Strong Excel proficiency for cost modeling and scenario analysis; experience with SAP (purchasing/reporting modules) and data visualization tools (Power BI or equivalent)
• Experience with AI/ML tools (e.g., Claude, GPT, Gemini) applied to procurement workflows - including market research, data synthesis, and dashboarding - is a differentiating plus
• Strong negotiator and cross-functional communicator; able to defend positions with data, build internal alignment across Finance, Operations, and R&D, and manage supplier relationships professionally under pressure
• Experience with Dairy sourcing, contracting, and performance management is a strong plus.