Strategic Sourcing Manager

CPS, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

CPS, Inc. in the United States is seeking a Commodity Manager with deep protein sourcing expertise to lead strategic procurement initiatives in a high-visibility environment.

You will manage protein categories (beef, pork, poultry) and drive supplier optimization, negotiations, and RFP/RFQ processes while collaborating with operations and planning teams to strengthen supply chains.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of strategic sourcing experience in food manufacturing or ingredients
• Protein sourcing/background required
• Experience managing multiple suppliers/vendors
• Strong understanding of protein commodity markets
• Experience with RFPs/RFQs

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across protein categories
• Manage supplier relationships and vendor performance
• Support supplier optimization and sourcing initiatives
• Conduct RFP/RFQ processes and negotiations
• Monitor commodity markets, feedstock impacts, and industry trends
• Partner cross-functionally with operations and planning teams

Skills

Protein sourcing

Strategic procurement

Supplier management

RFP/RFQ processes

Market analysis

Job description

Onsite | Food Manufacturing | Relocation Available

We are partnering with a growing food manufacturing organization seeking a Commodity Manager with strong protein sourcing expertise to support strategic procurement initiatives across key protein categories. This is a high-visibility opportunity for someone who understands protein commodity markets, supplier strategy, and procurement within food manufacturing environments.

The ideal candidate will bring experience sourcing categories such as Beef, Pork, Poultry and other fresh proteins. This Manager needs to be practical, strategic, and hands-on with supplier management and protein procurement operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across protein categories
• Manage supplier relationships and vendor performance
• Support supplier optimization and sourcing initiatives
• Conduct RFP/RFQ processes and negotiations
• Monitor commodity markets, feedstock impacts, and industry trends
• Partner cross-functionally with operations and planning teams

Required Experience

• 7+ years of strategic sourcing experience within food manufacturing or food ingredients
• Protein sourcing/procurement background required
• Experience managing multiple suppliers/vendors
• Strong understanding of protein commodity markets
• Experience with RFPs/RFQs

Position Highlights

• High-visibility strategic sourcing role
• Opportunity to help build sourcing strategy and supplier optimization initiatives
• Salary up to $160K base + bonus potential, depending on experience

Offering robust benefits and potential for relocation assistance as well.