Strategic Commodity Manager, Proteins
Job Description
Commodity Manager – Protein Category
(Onsite position)
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 $140K base + bonus potential, depending on experience
Offering robust benefits and potential for relocation assistance as well.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Sherri Kessel
Lead Supply Chain Management Recruiter
As a member of the CPS team since 2001, I am currently dedicated to placing talent in the Supply Chain Management field across the U.S. With a deep network in several manufacturing industries, we place talent experienced talent from Junior to C-Level in the following types of positions: Demand Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Purchasing, Logistics, Transportation, Warehouse, Distribution and Production. The Supply Chain Recruiting team is comprised of hand-picked recruitment professionals with over 40+ years of combined recruiting experience. Our team is extremely responsive and works with the utmost level of integrity and transparency!
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