Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.
Procurement Specialist
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., Kennewick, Washington, United States, 99536
Title: Procurement Specialist
About Lamb Weston
We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the 1950's, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust, and share with families and friends. As a leading global manufacturer of quality frozen potato products with over 10,000+ team members around the world, it's our business to see the possibilities in potatoes and people.
We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world. When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strong support network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow.
We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment. Exactly what you'd expect from the most inventive potato company in the world!
Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries.
Job Description Summary
Support NA Procurement Capital and will be responsible for $102 MM for CORE projects including, but not limited to, critical equipment & services required to support Global Engineering & Manufacturing with the construction & upgrades of Lamb Weston Global operations.
In addition, the selected candidate will be tasked with acting as a change agent, advancing procurement capabilities & driving strategic sourcing from a company-wide perspective. The role is expected to improve capital procurement procedures & processes. The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills & the ability to influence at all levels of the company.
Job Description
Own a $102m "book of business" & align to company cost, quality, delivery & service requirementsCollaborating with executives/internal stakeholders to improve procurement strategiesElevating Procurement's status as a trusted partner in Lamb Weston through customer centricityBuilding appropriate Supplier Risk Management protocols with critical suppliersEfficient communication of strategies, priorities, goals, challenges & results to stakeholdersLeading sourcing efforts & negotiating with suppliersIdentifying opportunities to extract additional value/innovation from the supply base while considering performance management & risk management approaches.Passionately supporting ESG outcomes for assigned categoriesLiaising with Legal to enable negotiation of contracts in an efficient & effective mannerContributing procurement performance & inflationary targets as part of annual capital planning cycleBasic & Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of experience in Procurement or equivalent industry/subject matter expertiseExperience in the Food Manufacturing Industry a plusBachelor's degree is requiredExperience in transformation & continuous improvement of procurementKnowledge of SAP ERP & related systems including, but not limited to, SAP Ariba & SAP ConcurPossess the ability & knowledge to negotiate, manage & enforce procurement agreementsExceptional interpersonal, verbal & written communication skillsAbility to collaborate productively with cross-functional, cross-geographical teamsCapability to operate in uncertain environments & deliver under pressureFunctional Competencies
Strategic SourcingRisk ManagementSupplier Selection & ContractingSupplier Relationship ManagementStakeholder InfluencingIndustry-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, VisionFlexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement AccountsWell-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive programPaid Time OffFinancial Wellness - Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insuranceFamily-Friendly Employee eventsEmployee Assistance Program services - mental health and other concierge type services
Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Job Requisition ID: Req-256011
Time Type: Full time
Anticipated Close Date: 12/24/2024
Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law
About Lamb Weston
We love making fries almost as much as you like eating them! Since the 1950's, Lamb Weston has inspired customers with food they love, trust, and share with families and friends. As a leading global manufacturer of quality frozen potato products with over 10,000+ team members around the world, it's our business to see the possibilities in potatoes and people.
We are looking for team members with an appetite for a challenge! People who are hungry to join a winning team and help us make a difference in the world. When you join Lamb Weston, you join a community with a strong support network and training programs designed to nurture, inspire, and help you grow.
We are driven by a relentless pursuit of results and by people who think creatively and embrace our values of: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results, and Empowerment. Exactly what you'd expect from the most inventive potato company in the world!
Join Lamb Weston! We bring the world together with our fries.
Job Description Summary
Support NA Procurement Capital and will be responsible for $102 MM for CORE projects including, but not limited to, critical equipment & services required to support Global Engineering & Manufacturing with the construction & upgrades of Lamb Weston Global operations.
In addition, the selected candidate will be tasked with acting as a change agent, advancing procurement capabilities & driving strategic sourcing from a company-wide perspective. The role is expected to improve capital procurement procedures & processes. The successful candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills & the ability to influence at all levels of the company.
Job Description
Own a $102m "book of business" & align to company cost, quality, delivery & service requirementsCollaborating with executives/internal stakeholders to improve procurement strategiesElevating Procurement's status as a trusted partner in Lamb Weston through customer centricityBuilding appropriate Supplier Risk Management protocols with critical suppliersEfficient communication of strategies, priorities, goals, challenges & results to stakeholdersLeading sourcing efforts & negotiating with suppliersIdentifying opportunities to extract additional value/innovation from the supply base while considering performance management & risk management approaches.Passionately supporting ESG outcomes for assigned categoriesLiaising with Legal to enable negotiation of contracts in an efficient & effective mannerContributing procurement performance & inflationary targets as part of annual capital planning cycleBasic & Preferred Qualifications
2+ years of experience in Procurement or equivalent industry/subject matter expertiseExperience in the Food Manufacturing Industry a plusBachelor's degree is requiredExperience in transformation & continuous improvement of procurementKnowledge of SAP ERP & related systems including, but not limited to, SAP Ariba & SAP ConcurPossess the ability & knowledge to negotiate, manage & enforce procurement agreementsExceptional interpersonal, verbal & written communication skillsAbility to collaborate productively with cross-functional, cross-geographical teamsCapability to operate in uncertain environments & deliver under pressureFunctional Competencies
Strategic SourcingRisk ManagementSupplier Selection & ContractingSupplier Relationship ManagementStakeholder InfluencingIndustry-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, VisionFlexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement AccountsWell-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive programPaid Time OffFinancial Wellness - Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insuranceFamily-Friendly Employee eventsEmployee Assistance Program services - mental health and other concierge type services
Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Job Requisition ID: Req-256011
Time Type: Full time
Anticipated Close Date: 12/24/2024
Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law