Procurement Manager – Raw Materials

Lee Kum Kee USA

. Execute sourcing strategies for raw materials, including commodities, ingredients, oils, sweeteners, and proteins, in partnership with Procurement Leadership .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeCity of Industry • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sourcing strategies and procurement processes, with a strong focus on cost analysis, supplier negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration. Proficient in utilizing should-cost models and ERP systems to drive efficiency and support new product development.

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Sourcing StrategiesSupplier NegotiationsShould-Cost AnalysisERP ExperienceCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

ProcurementSourcingCost AnalysisExcel ProficiencyShould-Cost ModelingMarket Trend AnalysisContractingRFQ/RFP ProcessesNegotiationSupplier Development

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationAdaptabilityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsSAP

Industry Keywords

Food ManufacturingCPGRaw MaterialsCommoditiesIngredientsCo-PackingCo-ManufacturingMarket InsightsCost ImprovementSupply Chain Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPacker

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute sourcing strategies for raw materials, including commodities, ingredients, oils, sweeteners, and proteins, in partnership with Procurement Leadership
Support development of category strategies aligned with cost, quality, service, and risk objectives
Manage day-to-day purchasing activity for assigned categories and co-manufacturing/co-packing partners
Escalate key purchasing decisions as appropriate
Build and maintain should-cost models covering raw materials, yields, labor, energy, freight, overhead, and margin
Apply total cost of ownership analysis to supplier selection and co-packer evaluations
Analyze pricing, identify cost-saving opportunities, and prepare negotiation materials
Track and report market trends, commodity indices, supply/demand trends, inflationary pressures, and geopolitical or weather-related risks
Summarize market insights and recommend sourcing, contract, and pricing approaches for management review
Support supplier and co-packer selection, RFQ/RFP processes, contracting, and performance reviews
Participate in commercial negotiations and lead negotiations on smaller or lower-risk agreements
Assist with supplier development and dual-sourcing initiatives
Track supplier scorecards, delivery performance, and quality or service issues
Follow through on corrective actions
Collaborate with Operations, Planning, R&D, Quality, Finance, and Engineering
Support new product development and line extensions through early ingredient and co-packer engagement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field
3+ years of procurement or sourcing experience, preferably in food manufacturing or CPG
Exposure to sourcing commodities, ingredients, oils, sweeteners, or proteins
Experience with, or strong interest in, working with co-packers and co-manufacturers
Demonstrated ability to support supplier negotiations and cost improvement initiatives
Working knowledge of should-cost or cost breakdown analysis
Proficient in Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, and basic modeling
ERP experience required; SAP preferred
Clear communication and comfort working cross-functionally
Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
Ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance coverage
401(k) Retirement Plan through Principal
Two (2) Weeks Vacation
Ten (10) Paid Holidays
Five (5) Sick Days
Annual (1 Day) Birthday Time Off
And more