Sr. Logistics Procurement Specialist

Title: Sr. Logistics Procurement Specialist Location: Eagle, ID Job Requisition ID: Req-260759 Time Type: Full time About Lamb Weston You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, 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 Sr. Specialist of North America Procurement, Logistics, will be responsible for managing Procurement & program optimization for ~$226m in logistics expenditures across the North America business. This role will serve as a key contributor to NA Procurement by aiding execution of long & short-term objectives aligned with the company’s mission + overall strategic goals related to growth, cost savings, supply continuity & risk management. This role will develop & execute a strategic vision for procurement to drive key supply chain opportunities by serving as a trusted partner/advisor to customer service planning & logistics (CSP&L) operations. In addition, the Sr. Specialist will be tasked with acting as a change agent, furthering the deployment of best-in-class procurement capabilities to support CSP&L in deploying innovative improvements to logistics procurement procedures, processes & systems to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. Strong people skills & the ability to interface at all levels of the enterprise will be essential or this role to drive the intended organizational change. Job Description Optimize a $226m “book of business” toward company cost, quality, delivery & service objectives Lead strategy development & deployment for North America logistics procurement requirements Shift the sourcing process from transactional bidding to execution of a long-term, strategic plan that is aligned with key CSP&L & operating leaders Oversee critical supplier negotiation strategy development & execution Focus on delivering incredible customer experience, sensitive to the company culture & ways of working, valuing Lead stakeholder engagement, collaboration of teams & supplier relationships Drive the continuous improvement process of network optimization for the distribution fulfillment model Lead complex sourcing efforts & negotiations with logistics suppliers Identify opportunities to continue to optimize supply chain performance Consult with Legal to enable negotiation of contracts in an efficient & effective manner Contribute procurement performance & inflationary targets as part of annual planning cycle Manage the freight settlement document reporting and resolution support process within SAP/VIM/S4/BN4L Basic & Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree is required, Masters in a business-related field a plus 3-5 years of experience in Procurement, Logistics, Supply-Chain, or equivalent industry/subject matter Proven familiarity with logistics management Experience in the Food Manufacturing Industry a plus Demonstrated top performance in prior role(s) Knowledge of SAP ERP & related systems including, but not limited to, S/4 Hana, SAP Ariba & SAP Concur Possess the ability & knowledge to negotiate, manage & enforce complex agreements Exceptional interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills Ability to collaborate productively with cross-functional, cross-geography teams Excellent ability to operate in uncertain environments & deliver under pressure Ability to develop & influence relationships at all levels of the business Ability to travel up to 20% Leadership Competencies Business Acumen Strategic Agility Organizational Agility Motivating Others 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 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 Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Anticipated Close Date The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs. Anticipated Close Date: 07/19/2026 Pay Transparency In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range posted based on various factors, including, but not limited to, job duties, experience and expertise. A candidate's work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable annual estimate of the range for this role is listed below. Pay Rate or Range: $78,520.00 - $117,790.00 Equal Opportunity Employer 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 Current Lamb Weston employees, please click here and apply via the Career worklet. Started in 1950 on a small farm in the Northwest region of the U.S., Lamb Weston has grown to be one of the world’s largest frozen potato companies, happily delivering the delicious goodness of fries to more than 100 countries. Lamb Weston has created inventive products and processes that are standards in the industry. When we look at a potato, we see possibilities. Our people are a valuable and integral part of our business and play a vital role in our success as an organization. At Lamb Weston we offer the financial stability and career potential of a true industry leader. Lamb Weston will offer you the opportunity to put your education and skills to work as part of a great team, contributing to the achievement of the organization’s goals and objectives. You will be challenged to take responsibility, drive results, show creativity, and display initiative - and you will be rewarded for your contributions and impact. Let’s explore the possibilities together.