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Lamb Weston · 3 weeks ago

Sr Procurement Specialist - Logistics

Eagle, ID, USA (Global Headquarters)

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$76K/yr - $115K/yr

3+ years exp

Lamb Weston is a leading manufacturer in the food industry, known for its innovative approach and commitment to quality. The Sr. Specialist of North America Procurement, Logistics will manage logistics expenditures and develop procurement strategies to align with the company's growth and cost-saving objectives.

Hospitality

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Optimize a $226m “book of business” toward company cost, quality, delivery & service objectives

Lead strategy development & deployment for North America logistics procurement requirements

Shift the sourcing process from transactional bidding to execution of a long-term, strategic plan that is aligned with key CSP&L & operating leaders

Oversee critical supplier negotiation strategy development & execution

Focus on delivering incredible customer experience, sensitive to the company culture & ways of working, valuing Lead stakeholder engagement, collaboration of teams & supplier relationships

Drive the continuous improvement process of network optimization for the distribution fulfillment model

Lead complex sourcing efforts & negotiations with logistics suppliers

Identify opportunities to continue to optimize supply chain performance

Consult with Legal to enable negotiation of contracts in an efficient & effective manner

Contribute procurement performance & inflationary targets as part of annual planning cycle

Manage the freight settlement document reporting and resolution support process within SAP/VIM/S4/BN4L

Qualification

Procurement experienceLogistics managementSAP ERP knowledgeSupply chain optimizationNegotiation skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsWork under pressure

Required

3-5 years of experience in Procurement, Logistics, Supply-Chain, or equivalent industry/subject matter

Proven familiarity with ocean transportation operations, regulations and logistics

Bachelor's degree is required

Demonstrated top performance in prior role(s)

Knowledge of SAP ERP & related systems including, but not limited to, S/4 Hana, SAP Ariba & SAP Concur

Possess the ability & knowledge to negotiate, manage & enforce complex agreements

Exceptional interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills

Ability to collaborate productively with cross-functional, cross-geography teams

Excellent ability to operate in uncertain environments & deliver under pressure

Ability to develop & influence relationships at all levels of the business

Preferred

Experience in the Food Manufacturing Industry a plus

Masters in a business-related field a plus

Benefits

Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts

Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program

Paid Time Off

Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance

Family-Friendly Employee events

Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

Company

Lamb Weston

Glassdoor3.9

When most people look at a potato, they see just a potato. But when we look at a potato, we see possibilities.

Founded in 1994

Kennewick, Washington, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.lambweston.com/

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