Lamb Weston LATAM · 1 day ago
Manager Procurement, Direct Materials
Eagle, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$114K/yr - $171K/yr
7+ years expLamb Weston is a leading manufacturer in the food industry, known for its innovative approach and global reach. The Manager of Procurement, Direct Materials will lead procurement efforts for a significant spend, focusing on supply assurance, risk mitigation, and enhancing procurement capabilities across the company.
Food Production
Responsibilities
Own a $150m “book of business” & align to company cost, quality, delivery & service requirements
Collaborating with executives & internal stakeholders to improve procurement outcomes
Understand the key components of S&OP that contribute to sourcing requirements
Building appropriate Supplier Risk Management protocols with critical suppliers
Efficient communication of strategies, priorities, goals, challenges & results
Leading complex sourcing efforts & negotiating with suppliers
Managing & owning the entire contract negotiation process with support from Legal
Passionately supporting ESG outcomes for assigned categories
Contributing procurement performance & inflationary targets as part of annual budget planning cycle
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in Procurement with at least 3 direct materials
Bachelor's degree is required
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
Knowledge of SAP & ASI ERP systems including SAP Ariba
Possess the capability to directly negotiate, manage & enforce contracts with limited support
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills
Capability to operate in uncertain environments & deliver under pressure
Natural influencer & persuasive at all levels of the business
Own a $150m 'book of business' & align to company cost, quality, delivery & service requirements
Collaborating with executives & internal stakeholders to improve procurement outcomes
Understand the key components of S&OP that contribute to sourcing requirements
Building appropriate Supplier Risk Management protocols with critical suppliers
Efficient communication of strategies, priorities, goals, challenges & results
Leading complex sourcing efforts & negotiating with suppliers
Managing & owning the entire contract negotiation process with support from Legal
Passionately supporting ESG outcomes for assigned categories
Contributing procurement performance & inflationary targets as part of annual budget planning cycle
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 LATAM
Lamb Weston es un proveedor líder de productos congelados de papas, boniatos, aperitivos y vegetales para restaurantes y minoristas de todo el mundo.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase