Sr Manager, Ingredients - Global Procurement

Campbell's•Camden, NJ

3d•$131,900 - $181,400

About The Position

The Procurement Manager, Ingredients & Energy leads sourcing strategy for critical commodities across the Campbell’s network, including vegetable oils, electricity and natural gas, dry beans, and pulses, representing approximately $300 million in annual spend. The role drives category strategy, commodity risk management, supplier performance, and procurement excellence while managing and developing a team of procurement professionals. Through market expertise, strategic sourcing, and cross-functional collaboration, the position helps secure supply, manage cost volatility, achieve productivity and cash flow targets, and advance Campbell’s innovation and sustainability goals. It works with internal business partners, suppliers, and senior leaders to deliver procurement value and support the company’s business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Agribusiness, Supply Chain, or a related field.
8–10+ years of experience in direct material sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or related functions.
Deep knowledge of domestic and global vegetable oil markets, including processing, supply chain dynamics, imports, tariffs, regulations, and byproducts.
Strong understanding of energy markets, including electricity, natural gas, generation, transmission, distribution, utility structures, renewable energy credits, and regulatory environments.
Experience developing and executing strategic sourcing and category management strategies.
Proven experience managing, coaching, and developing teams.
Strong negotiation, supplier management, and contract management skills.
Experience with commodity risk management, hedging strategies, and market forecasting.
Advanced analytical capabilities, including interpreting market fundamentals, pricing trends, and statistical data.
Excellent project management and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to influence decision-making and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Strong presentation, written, and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Copilot.
Ability to work independently with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
Experience managing complex spend categories with multiple pricing variables and cost components.
Commitment to Campbell’s Code of Conduct and corporate values.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or MBA.
Experience managing commodity hedging programs using financial derivatives.
Knowledge and practical application of AI tools to drive procurement efficiencies and insights.
Experience leading Supplier Relationship Management programs with strategic suppliers.
Expertise in weather pattern analysis and its impact on commodity pricing and availability.
Experience supporting CAPEX projects with Engineering teams.
Knowledge of sustainability, ESG initiatives, and responsible sourcing programs.
Ability to identify product reformulation or ingredient substitution opportunities while maintaining quality and specification requirements.
Track record of fostering innovation, continuous improvement, and strategic supplier collaboration across large, matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

Lead strategic sourcing and category management for vegetable oils, energy markets, dry beans, and pulses across the Campbell’s network.
Manage and develop two Senior Buyers through coaching, mentorship, and professional development.
Execute sourcing activities to ensure supply continuity, competitive pricing, quality assurance, and compliance with procurement policies.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver Total Procurement Value (TPV), productivity, and cash flow initiatives.
Collaborate with Marketing, R&D, Finance, Operations, Quality, and ESG teams to support innovation, sustainability, and brand value objectives.
Develop commodity market intelligence, price forecasts, and risk management strategies for vegetable oils, electricity, natural gas, and related commodities.
Prepare and communicate monthly commodity projections, market outlooks, budget impacts, and sourcing recommendations to senior leadership.
Partner with Treasury to develop, execute, and manage hedging strategies, futures positions, and forward contracting activities.
Conduct market, spread, basis, weather, and supply-demand analysis to identify pricing trends, substitution opportunities, and sourcing strategies.
Lead supplier relationship management activities with strategic suppliers and identify opportunities for collaboration and innovation.
Monitor total cost of ownership, budget performance, coverage levels, and financial risks and opportunities across assigned categories.
Ensure timely and accurate execution of SAP contracts and sourcing documentation.
Support capital projects and cross-functional initiatives with Engineering and operational stakeholders.
Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to internal business partners and senior leaders.

Benefits

Medical insurance beginning on day one.
Dental insurance beginning on day one.
Short- and long-term disability coverage beginning on day one.
AD&D insurance beginning on day one.
Life insurance for individuals, families, and domestic partners beginning on day one.
Matching 401(k) plan, with enrollment available on the first day of employment and immediate vesting.
Unlimited sick time.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Free access to the fitness center for employees in WHQ.
Access to on-site day care operated by Bright Horizons.
Company store.
Campbell’s Cares matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).
Wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.