Manager Procurement, North America Corporate

## Manager Procurement, North America Corporate Apply locations:
Eagle, , USA (Global Headquarters) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
Req-260742

Title:

Manager Procurement, North America Corporate

Location:

Eagle,
Job

Requisition
-260742
Time Type:
Full time               
** About Lamb Weston
** You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.

A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.

If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.
** Job Description Summary
** The Manager of Procurement, Information Technology (IT) is responsible for leading strategic sourcing and category management across approximately ~$110 million in IT spend, including software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and IT services. This role partners with IT leadership, Finance, and Legal to deliver commercial value and lead complex enterprise contract negotiations.
In addition, the Manager will be tasked with acting as a change agent, advancing procurement capabilities and driving category management and strategic sourcing from a company-wide perspective. The role is expected to improve procurement procedures & processes. The successful candidate will possess tremendous people skills & the ability to interface at all levels of the company.
** Job Description
*** Own and manage IT procurement portfolio (software, SaaS, cloud, infrastructure, IT services) & align to company cost, quality, delivery & service requirements
* Develop IT sourcing strategies aligned with technology roadmaps
* Lead Sourcing Events (RFPs, supplier evaluation, selection)
* Collaborating with CIO organization and internal stakeholders to improve procurement IT strategies
* Lead negotiations for software licensing, SaaS, and cloud agreements
* Optimize SaaS spend, license usage, and cloud costs (Fin Ops)
* Implement supplier risk and performance management frameworks
* Efficient communication of strategies, priorities, goals, challenges & results to executives + stakeholders
* Consulting with Legal to enable negotiation of contracts in an efficient & effective manner
* Contributing procurement performance & inflationary targets as part of annual planning cycle
** Basic &

Preferred Qualifications
*** 7+ years of experience in Procurement with direct IT sourcing experience
* Experience negotiating software, SaaS, cloud, and IT service contracts
* Experience with IT organizations and digital initiatives
* Knowledge of licensing models and cloud pricing
* Bachelor’s degree is required, Masters in a business-related field preferred
* Demonstrated management capabilities, especially related to assigned categories, driving performance, leading change efforts & producing sustainable results
* Experience in transformation & continuous improvement of procurement
* Knowledge of SAP ERP & related systems including, but not limited to SAP Ariba & SAP Concur
* Possess the ability & knowledge to negotiate, manage & enforce procurement agreements
* Exceptional interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills
* Ability to collaborate productively with cross-functional, cross-geographical teams
* Capability to operate in uncertain environments & deliver under pressure
* Natural influencer & persuasive at all levels of the business
* Experience in the Food Manufacturing Industry a plus
** Functional Competencies
*** Strategic Sourcing
* Risk Management
* Supplier Selection & Contracting
* Supplier Relationship Management
* Stakeholder Influencing
** Industry-Competitive Benefits
** Coupled with…