Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Food Industry, or a related field
5+ years of experience in food procurement or supply chain
Strong understanding of commodity markets and supply/demand fundamentals
Financial acumen linking market events to business outcomes
Excellent communication skills for presenting complex strategies
Proven ability to navigate a cross-functional, matrixed environment
Demonstrated project management skills and contract management knowledge
Proficient in Source-to-Pay systems (e.g., SAP, KYOS) and advanced Microsoft Office skills
Ability to travel up to 10%
Responsibilities
Monitor and analyze relevant commodity markets, focusing on North America
Serve as the internal subject matter expert on commodity market movements
Translate market trends into actionable procurement strategies
Define and execute hedging strategies to mitigate risks
Advise stakeholders on optimal timing of purchases and risk exposure
Educate internal stakeholders on market developments and implications
Develop and execute procurement strategies informed by commodity market trends
Optimize sourcing decisions based on total cost and market timing
Benefits
Hybrid work schedule with a minimum of three days in the office
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and cross-functional team
Reporting to Senior Director of Procurement - Direct Materials
Engagement with strategic suppliers and market leaders
Contribute to significant cost savings initiatives
Full Job Description
Corbion is seeking a highly organized Procurement Commodity/Category Manager with experience in commodities-exposed categories, ideally within food ingredients. In this role, approximately 50% of your time will be dedicated to managing Corbion's commodity market exposure, and 50% will focus on sourcing assigned categories of raw materials.
You will be responsible for the exploration, development, and execution of category strategies, while partnering with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams. This role is accountable for commodity risk mitigation, cost savings initiatives, and delivering against individual, departmental, and company annual targets. You will also proactively communicate risks, opportunities, and market insights to leadership. You will report to the Senior Director of Procurement - Direct Materials, based in Lenexa, Kansas. This position is based in Lenexa, KS and allows for a hybrid schedule requiring a minimum of three (3) days per week in the office.
