Role Description Procurement Manager – Commodities - Monitor and analyze global and regional commodity markets to identify risks and opportunities impacting pricing and supply availability. - Assess the effects of market volatility, geopolitical events, and supply chain disruptions on procurement strategies and business performance. - Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies including hedging, forward contracts, and supply chain diversification. - Build and maintain analytical models to forecast commodity trends and evaluate key cost drivers using market intelligence and historical data. - Generate and present regular reports and dashboards summarizing commodity exposure, procurement performance, and mitigation actions to senior leadership. - Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and other stakeholders to align risk management strategies with overall business objectives. - Lead end-to-end procurement activities including sourcing, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract management. - Manage international and cross-border sourcing activities, including logistics coordination for materials and services outside of the US and Canada. - Develop and execute procurement strategies that optimize costs, improve supplier performance, and support organizational goals. - Implement strategic sourcing processes including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs, ensuring supplier selection aligns with defined criteria and business needs. - Drive cost control and cost reduction initiatives while maintaining uninterrupted supply of goods and services. - Partner with Finance and Continuous Improvement teams to develop annual operating plans, budgets, and cost savings pipelines; track performance and implement corrective actions as needed. - Own standard cost development and analyze spend, market trends, and historical data to support financial planning and decision-making. - Lead corporate and regional procurement initiatives from strategy development through execution. - Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, R&D, Finance, Regulatory, and Quality teams to ensure alignment of procurement strategies with business objectives. - Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships, represent the organization in negotiations, and identify new sources of supply to strengthen the supply base. - Establish and manage supplier performance programs using KPIs, scorecards, and regular business reviews; drive continuous improvement and resolve supplier issues effectively. - Maintain procurement policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure efficiency, compliance, and continuous improvement. - Promote innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement across the supply base. - Partner with the Sustainability team to advance responsible sourcing practices and support environmental and corporate sustainability objectives. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in finance, supply chain management, economics, or a related field. - 3+ years of experience in commodity risk management, procurement, or related fields. - Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including data analysis and modeling proficiency. - Knowledge of commodity markets, pricing mechanisms, and supply chain dynamics. - Familiarity with risk management tools, such as hedging and derivatives. - Excellent communication and negotiation skills. - Proficiency in relevant software tools and systems. - Experience with SAP. - Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and advanced Excel skills. - Minimum of 5 years of strategic procurement experience in manufacturing, MRO, facilities, corporate services, or indirect categories. - Familiarity with the food industry and manufacturing practices is an asset. - Experience with sustainability programs is an asset. - Conflict resolution experience. - Prioritization skills based on short and long-term objectives. - Data analysis and presentation to multiple organizational levels. - Influence management skills. - Change management skills. - Project management skills. - Effective verbal and written communication. - Multi-tasking capability. - Collaborative relationship-building with industry, trade, associations, regulatory agencies, and cross-functional staff. - Demonstrated leadership in safety, quality, and policy adherence. - Adaptability to a fast-paced environment. Requirements - The pay range for this full-time, salaried position is $97,210-$133,663/year. - Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. - The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. - We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Company Description Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer.