Sourcing Manager - Raw Materials

Russell Stover•Kansas City, MO

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Russell Stover, we are looking for a Sourcing Manager - Raw Materials to execute sourcing strategies across our core ingredient portfolio, including cocoa, sugar, dairy, oils, and specialty ingredients. This role focuses on day-to-day category execution, supplier management, and cost optimization to ensure a reliable supply of high-quality ingredients. The Sourcing Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Operations, R&D, Quality, and Finance to maintain supply continuity, support innovation, and achieve cost savings. This is a hybrid position based in Kansas City, MO, requiring three days onsite each week. Local candidates are strongly preferred, and relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field or equivalent work experience
5+ years of sourcing or procurement experience in raw materials, food ingredients, or CPG manufacturing
Experience negotiating supplier contracts and managing supplier relationships
Strong understanding of cost drivers and supply dynamics in food or ingredient categories
Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Experience in food manufacturing or confectionery
Familiarity with commodity markets such as cocoa, sugar, and dairy, oils, or similar
Experience with SAP, Coupa, or similar procurement systems
Skilled with Microsoft office suite of solutions , excel, Power BI , SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)

Responsibilities

Execute sourcing strategies aligned with category plans and business objectives
Manage assigned raw material categories (e.g., sugars, dairy, oils, ingredients)
Lead RFQs, bid events, and supplier selection processes
Manage supplier relationships to ensure service, quality, and cost expectations
Lead negotiations for pricing, contracts, and supply agreements
Monitor supplier performance and resolve supply or quality issues
Track commodity markets and identify risks in supply and pricing
Partner with Operations, Planning, R&D, and Quality on supply and specifications
Support new product development through ingredient sourcing
Ensure compliance with procurement, food safety, and regulatory requirements
Support reporting including savings tracking, KPIs, and supplier metrics
Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant’s food safety and quality objectives.
Promptly report and take appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities.
Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role.