Procurement Manager- Austin, MN; Willmar, MN or Chicago, IL

Position: Procurement Performance Manager- Austin, MN; Willmar, MN or Chicago, IL
** To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.*
* ** ABOUT HORMEL FOODS -*
* Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue. Its brands include PLANTERS®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, HORMEL® NATURAL CHOICE®, APPLEGATE®, WHOLLY®, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, COLUMBUS®, JENNIE-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America's most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World's Best Companies and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts.  

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** Procurement Performance Manager - Location Flexible (Austin, MN; Willmar, MN; or Chicago, IL office)*
* ** Responsibilities:*
* + Lead a team of Data Analysts who support the One Procurement Team on Data, reporting, and analytics, including but not limited to Sustainability and Supplier Diversity

+ Be a Subject Matter expert on the ERP system, Oracle, and be able to solution challenges within the system

+ Drive implementation of Procurement systems and platforms, including Coupa, Beroe, Expana, Trace Gains and others. With a focus on enhancing operational efficiency and visibility

+ Partner with the Information Technology Team to implement automation wherever possible with a focus on Visibility of data in Power BI and like systems. Support the conversion from Tableau to Power BI.

+ Establish Policy and Governance for Hormel from the Procurement lens

+ Manage ongoing education for the One Procurement Team. Assist with curriculum development and maintenance of Procurement University/ Training

+ Support Procurement Shared Services (Business Process Outsourcing Program) operations to optimize processes and complete the Purchasing Center Implementation.

+ Monitor and drive operational performance across the One Procurement team and Plant Purchasing, via reporting and score carding including critical KPIs.

+ Serve as escalation point for complex procurement and system-related issues, coordinating cross-functional resolution across stakeholders and systems

+ Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (plants, corporate procurement teams, accounting, legal) to align services with business needs and enhance user experience

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* QUALIFICATIONS:

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* Required

+ Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Quality Control or a related field or equivalent experience.(Master's or certifications like CSCP/CPSM preferred)

+ Broad procurement and business knowledge, as demonstrated by previous work in procurement or operations or IT.

+ Minimum of 5 years of work experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or IT Operational Reporting, leading improvements, and leveraging change management skills. (in Food & Beverage, CPG, or Manufacturing preferred)

+ Demonstrated leadership and relationship-building skills with ability to both work independently and in cross functional teams.

+ Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities

+ Proven problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation skills.

+ Strong verbal and written communication skills.

+ Proficiency ERP Systems (Oracle preferred)

+ Exceptional Excel skills

Preferred

+ Ability to visualize data leveraging tools such as advanced excel function, Power BI, or Tableau.

** Flexible - office locations:*
* + Willmar, MN

+ Austin, MN

+ Chicago, IL

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* Compensation/Benefits:

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* + Compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage,  discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid time off, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

+  _The base pay range for this position $98,100 to $137,340 per year; however, actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills set, level of experience, and specific office location._

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

** Requisition ** : 34553

Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.