[Hiring] VP of Procurement @Flowers Foods

Role Description

Lead the Commodities tower and the direct procure-to-pay (P2P) function, with full accountability for the sourcing, commodity risk management, and reliable supply of the physical and financial raw materials used in the baking process across the corporation's plants. Directly manage commodity and ingredient spend and govern the SAP contracting, Master Data, and SOX-compliant contract entry that underpins the broader direct-materials spend. Hedging commodity price exposure through the market exchanges is central to the role. Lead and develop a team of category and SAP contracting managers and set the sourcing and coverage strategies for the tower that secure consistent supply, drive bottom-line productivity, and enable growth supporting the integration of commodities and Ingredients into new plants, new product lines, and added capacity — while attracting, developing, and retaining the talent that builds the function's long-term capability.

Qualifications

• Ten to fifteen or more years of progressive procurement experience, with significant time in direct materials and commodity procurement.
• Proven people leadership — building, leading, and developing a team of category managers or sourcing professionals, and setting goals, metrics, and development plans.
• Deep expertise in commodity risk management and price hedging, including futures, options, and index-based or forward physical contracting to manage exposure across an annual coverage program.
• Track record developing and executing category strategies across agricultural and/or energy commodities — managing major supplier relationships, leading complex negotiations, and delivering measurable savings, total-cost-of-ownership reduction, and value creation.
• Experience owning commodity cost assumptions and inflation/deflation outlooks within an annual operating and financial planning cycle.
• Working knowledge of direct Procure-to-Pay operations and governance — SAP contracting, Master Data, and SOX-compliant controls.
• Consumer packaged goods experience; food and beverage or bakery sector strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive leaders and cross-functional partners across Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, Legal, Quality, R&D, and Brand.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced degree is preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and medical benefits
• 401(k) Retirement savings plan
• Professional growth and leadership training
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave
• Benefits may vary depending on your work location.

Salary Range

$195K - $230K

EEO Statement

Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.