Procurement Commodity Manager - Dairy

The Procurement Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for dairy ingredients and other key commodity categories that support manufacturing operations within a food and beverage environment. This role manages supplier relationships, commodity market analysis, contract negotiations, risk management initiatives, and cost optimization programs while ensuring supply continuity, quality, and regulatory compliance. The Procurement Commodity Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for dairy ingredients and other key commodity categories that support manufacturing operations within a food and beverage environment. This role manages supplier relationships, commodity market analysis, contract negotiations, risk management initiatives, and cost optimization programs while ensuring supply continuity, quality, and regulatory compliance. Description Develop and implement sourcing strategies for dairy commodities including milk, cream, butter, cheese, whey, milk powders, and other dairy-based ingredients. Manage procurement activities for additional commodity categories such as sweeteners, grains, oils, packaging materials, and ingredients as assigned. Monitor commodity markets, industry trends, supply-demand dynamics, weather impacts, and economic indicators affecting commodity pricing. Lead contract negotiations, pricing agreements, and supplier performance management programs. Identify and execute cost savings, value engineering, and supplier consolidation opportunities. Develop risk mitigation strategies related to commodity price volatility, supply disruptions, and market fluctuations. Collaborate with Finance and leadership teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and commodity cost planning activities. Analyze market data and provide recommendations regarding purchasing timing, forward buying opportunities, and inventory strategies. Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, industry associations, and market intelligence providers. Partner with Quality Assurance and R&D teams to ensure supplier compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. Support new product development initiatives through supplier identification, ingredient sourcing, and cost modeling. Lead supplier business reviews and establish key performance indicators for quality, delivery, service, and cost. Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements. Develop and present commodity market updates and sourcing recommendations to senior leadership. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. Profile Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Agriculture, Food Science, or a related field. 5+ years of procurement, sourcing, commodity management, or category management experience within food, beverage, agriculture, or consumer products industries. Experience purchasing dairy commodities and managing supplier negotiations. Strong understanding of commodity markets, pricing mechanisms, and risk management practices. Experience managing contracts, supplier performance, and strategic sourcing initiatives. Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills. Proficiency with ERP systems, procurement tools, and Microsoft Excel. Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $140,000 annually. Bonus opportunity Generous PTO Generous 401k Hybrid work model 2 days WFH, 3 days in office MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr Michael Page