Senior Manager Global Commodities

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Position Title: Senior Manager Global Commodities

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Grade: Grade 06

Requisition : 39787

We are seeking a highly motivated analytical and strategic Sr Manager, Global Commodities to lead and support the Sr Director Global Commodities in driving and executing global commodities risk management strategy across multiple categories for McCain Foods. This role is instrumental in supporting global and regional teams by providing relevant market insights, developing, recommending and executing hedge strategies. She/He will also be implementing risk mitigation tools to protect the business from volatility in key raw materials and energy markets.

Working closely with the Sr Director and other members in the Procurement and Global Commodities teams, the Sr Manager will help identify and evaluate market risks, develop risk management strategies and recommendations, and ensure alignment with McCain's financial and operational objectives.

• Commodity categories (Ideally 2+: Grains, Oils, Dairy, Packaging, Energy)
• Global commodities trading in various markets (CE, GB, ANZ, NA and LATAM)
• Commodities risk management and hedging with futures, options, and physical contracts
• Communications and Interactions – The person will work closely with other members of the global commodity and regional procurement team, and will manage multiple internal and external relationships. External relationships will include 3rd party market intelligence suppliers, banks and suppliers.

• Drive commodity risk-focused strategy for direct materials spend area: provide timely insight and risk strategy to support buyers risk management, monitor market information, conduct trading activities and monitor hedge exposures globally, and provide econometric models for commodities forecasting and analysis
• Collaborate with regions to ensure compliance with hedge policy and global risk management framework for hedging recommendation and approval process.
• Support and train regional procurement organizations in physical hedges and maintaining positions. Partner with internal stakeholders to align hedging strategy with regional business needs and financial objectives.
• Build a strong and effective relationship with McCain Finance to deliver on commodities goals.
• Present risk position and mitigation strategies to regional team, finance and executive leadership.

• Bachelor's Degree in economics and finance, MBA Preferred
• Must have: commodities hedge trading and CPG experience

• Must have a minimum of 5-7 years commodities risk management experience in food industry or adjacent industry and strong knowledge of commodity trading
• Must have exceptional data analytical skills and the ability to use data to drive best-in-class practices.
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders in a global matrix environment.

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.

$ - $ USD annually + Bonus eligibility. The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs.

At McCain, we’re on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. Employees are eligible for health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources.

Coverages are aligned with country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail…