Director, Non-Cocoa Commodities

Blommer Chocolate Company • Chicago, IL, US • published 2026-09-20 04:55:23.808962

Description

**Blommer has been providing delicious, high\-quality chocolate and cocoa products to customers since 1939\. Built as a family business, we are continuing to grow and are looking for motivated and reliable associates to help in our mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life!** **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** **Commodity Risk Management** * Accurately assess commodity cost risk and devise/implement appropriate risk strategies to mitigate that risk. + Identify optimal coverage length and buying strategies for each sugar, dairy, fats/oils, currency, energy, and functional ingredients + Ensure balanced hedge position maintained for each * Develop long\-term strategic view of supplier base, foster key business relationships service providers that deliver a competitive advantage and assure continuity of commodities meeting quality and cost parameters + Lead contract negotiations + Negotiate and implement contracts to support current and future business needs + Create partnerships with key suppliers to develop ongoing sourcing strategies * Provide analysis and input to our Sales team and Customers with goal to maximize overall profitability while aiding customers to minimize their r...

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