Procurement Commodity/Category Manager

corbion•Lenexa, KS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Corbion, we exist to champion preservation in all its forms, preserving food and food production, health, and our planet. 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.

Requirements

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 with the ability to link market events to business outcomes
Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex strategies clearly
Proven ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, matrixed environment
Demonstrated success in managing projects to completion
Knowledge of contract management and resolution processes
Proficiency 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 (e.g., wheat, corn, oils, cocoa), with a focus 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
Identify and mitigate supply and price risks (short-, medium-, and long-term)
Advise stakeholders on timing of purchases, contract structures, and risk exposure
Educate internal stakeholders on market developments and business implications
Understand market dynamics within assigned categories and the impact of price volatility on business performance
Develop, recommend, and execute procurement strategies informed by commodity market trends
Optimize sourcing decisions based on total cost and market timing
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (R&D, Operations, C&D, Marketing, Pricing) to provide market insights
Maintain contracts and commitments to ensure visibility into financial exposure
Identify and implement cost savings opportunities across the supply chain
Manage annual budgets and provide monthly updates for assigned categories