Strategic Sourcing Manager
About The Position
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing! This position is Hybrid (Momence, IL): 3 days in office / 2 days WFH Regular domestic & international travel (up to ~30%) No relocation or sponsorship available Make global ingredient supply chains better—every day. At Van Drunen Farms, we're not just providing ingredients; we're providing people with purpose and possibility. We are a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe. Our mission is to honor God in all we do, help people develop, strive for excellence, serve world‑class products, and grow profitably guided by humility, integrity, passion, and excellence. If opening new international doors, running RFx from strategy to signature, and winning cross‑functional buy-in sounds like your craft, you’ll find impact here.
Requirements
- 5+ years in strategic sourcing/category management (food ingredients, CPG procurement, pharma/medical devices, automotive or similarly regulated/quality‑intensive spaces).
- Proven RFx leadership, supplier development, negotiation, and executive‑level presentation.
- Analytical strength (spend, risk, cost drivers/TCO); strategic thinking; comfort with ambiguity.
- Proficiency with ERP, Microsoft 365, and collaborative tools.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; CSCP, CPSM, CIPS or similar preferred.
Responsibilities
- Build and develop international supplier partnerships and competitive bid events (RFIs/RFPs/RFQs) from end‑to‑end.
- Translate market intel, quotes, and TCO analyses into clear recommendations that win buy‑in across Quality, Finance, Product Line, Sales, and Legal.
- Shape category strategies that improve resiliency, sustainability, and value—then partner seamlessly with Procurement Execution & Delivery to make them real.
Benefits
- This role may further qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of bonus and incentive programs, contingent upon achieving pre-established individual and company performance metrics.
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- Benefits Available: 2026-benefits-summary.pdf
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
