Manager Procurement, North America Corporate

Manager Procurement, North America Location: Eagle, ID Job Description Summary The Manager of Procurement focused on 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. The Manager will also act as a change agent, advancing procurement capabilities and driving category management and strategic sourcing from a company-wide perspective. Responsibilities 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) Collaborate 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 (FinOps) Implement supplier risk and performance management frameworks Communicate strategies, priorities, goals, challenges & results to executives & stakeholders Consult with Legal to enable negotiation of contracts efficiently and effectively Contribute procurement performance & inflationary targets as part of annual planning cycle Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required Minimum 5 years 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 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 SAP Ariba & SAP Concur Negotiating, managing, & enforcing procurement agreements Exceptional interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills Ability to collaborate 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 Food Manufacturing Industry is a plus Functional Competencies Strategic Sourcing Risk Management Supplier Selection & Contracting Supplier Relationship Management Stakeholder Influencing Benefits Health Insurance Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision; Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Reimbursement Accounts; Well‑being programs; Paid Time Off; Financial Wellness – 401(k) plan with generous company contributions; Employee Stock Purchase Program; Health Savings Accounts; Life and Accident insurance; Family‑Friendly Employee events; Employee Assistance Program services. Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Pay Range $117,060.00 – $175,600.00 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr