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Hormel Foods · 21 hours ago

Procurement Digital Sourcing Manager

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$93K/yr - $131K/yr

5+ years exp

Hormel Foods Corporation is a global branded food company based in Austin, Minnesota. They are seeking a Procurement Digital Sourcing Manager to drive innovation, efficiency, and strategic impact within their procurement operations, leveraging technology and data to achieve cost savings and sourcing excellence.

Food ProcessingManufacturingMeat and Poultry

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead & Innovate: Develop and lead the sourcing function within the Procurement COE, driving complex market exercises and strategic category initiatives

Lead & Innovate Strategic Sourcing: Develop and lead the sourcing function within the Procurement COE, driving complex market exercises and strategic category initiatives

Sourcing Expert: Own a specific category within the One Procurement Organization to deliver results

Be a Digital Champion: Own and define the digital strategy, including Coupa CSO e-Sourcing Platform, AI and data analytics. Provide technical expertise to the One Procurement team

Unlock Value Through Data: Use analytics and KPIs to identify opportunities, risks, optimize procurement performance, and uncover savings critical to the business

Collaborate & Influence: Partner with Category Managers and internal stakeholders to ensure flawless execution and adoption of e-Sourcing best practices

Drive Process Excellence: Continuously improve procurement processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness

Educate & Empower: Deliver strategic training on eAuction theory and 'go-to-market' best practices

Qualification

Analytical skillsSourcing expertiseStrategic thinkingExcel proficiencyCoupa softwareCuriosityCommunication skillsRelationship-buildingAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related field

5+ years in procurement, ideally within Food & Beverage, CPG, or Manufacturing

Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Proficiency in Coupa or similar RFx sourcing software (Oracle a plus)

Excellent Sourcing skills with a proven track record

Adaptable, curious, and ready to challenge the status quo

Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States

Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa

Preferred

Master's or certifications like CSCP/CPSM

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage

Discretionary annual merit increases

Bonuses and profit sharing

401(k) with employer match

Stock purchase plan

Paid vacation

FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees

Company

Hormel Foods

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Hormel Foods is a Fortune 500, multinational manufacturer and marketer of consumer-branded food and meat products.

Founded in 1891

Austin, Minnesota, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.hormelfoods.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Public Company

Total Funding

unknown

1990-01-16IPO

Leadership Team

Jeffrey Ettinger

Interim Chief Executive Officer

Katie Clark

SVP and Chief Communications Officer

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