Manager Procurement, Direct Materials

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Req-260018

Title:

Manager Procurement, Direct Materials

Location:

Eagle,
Job

Requisition
-260018
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, Direct Materials will be responsible for leading Procurement for ~$150 million in spend for Direct Materials.
A successful candidate will understand the full source to pay process for direct materials with an emphasis on supply assurance & risk mitigation. The Manager will also successfully execute the sourcing process through go-to-market assessment, negotiation, contracting, core ERP activities & supplier relationship management.
In addition, the Manager will be tasked with acting as a change agent by advancing procurement capabilities from a company-wide perspective. The role is expected to improve corporate procurement procedures & processes. The successful candidate will possess strong people skills & the ability to influence at all levels of the company.
** Job Description
*** 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
** Basic &

Preferred Qualifications
*** 7+ years of experience in Procurement with at least 3 direct materials
* Experience in the food manufacturing industry a plus
* Bachelor’s degree is required, Masters in a business-related field a plus
* Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & Power Point
* 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
** Functional Competencies
*** Strategic Sourcing
* Risk Management
* Supplier Selection & Contracting
* Supplier Relationship Management
* Stakeholder Influencing
** Industry-Competitive Benefits
** Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive.  Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:
* Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
* Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
* Well-being programs including company wide events and a wellness incentive program
* Paid Time Off
* Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee…