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As a Global Commodity Manager for flavors and colors, you will lead the global sourcing strategy for Flavors and Colors across all four regions. This high-impact role ensures the availability of critical materials while optimizing for quality, cost, and service. You’ll work closely with R&D to support innovation and lead negotiations for new ingredients, playing a key role in shaping the future of our product portfolio.

This hybrid role can be based out of our offices in Battle Creek, MI, Chicago, IL, or Naperville, IL. You’ll join a high-performing, collaborative procurement team that values innovation, ownership, and results. With opportunities to influence global markets, drive high-stakes negotiations, and contribute to product innovation, this role is both dynamic and rewarding.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Category Strategy Development – Lead the design and execution of global sourcing strategies for flavors and colors, aligned with financial and innovation objectives.
• Supplier Negotiation & Engagement – Drive value through strategic supplier negotiations and relationship management.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner with R&D, Finance, and Operations to support innovation and ensure seamless supply continuity.
• Financial Planning & Budgeting – Develop and manage budgets and forecasts with precision, leveraging market insights and negotiation outcomes.
• Savings Delivery & Risk Management – Identify and execute cost-saving initiatives while ensuring material availability and mitigating supply risks.

We’re Looking for Someone With

• High School Diploma or GED, with 5-7+ years of experience in procurement and category management
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing sourcing strategies
• Strong financial acumen and experience in budget planning and delivery
• Deep understanding of procurement best practices and value creation levers
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex negotiations
• Ability to navigate global landscape – stakeholders and suppliers. Work across global business needs, regional time zone differences as well as cultural nuances.

Compensation

The annual salary range is $109,000 - $143,115, which is based on various factors such as location, experience, and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

What’s Next

Applications for this position will be accepted through July 16, 2025. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident, as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions, are available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a prorated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands includes Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents, and ideas at work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

The best brands. The best people. The best you.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.