Sr Procurement Administrator - 1st shift - Fort Smith Plant

Position Summary This lead position supports ingredient data management, category research, purchasing analytics, vendor coordination, and reporting. The role works across multiple systems and teams to maintain accurate information, improve processes, and support business decisions. Key Responsibilities Maintain ingredient price files and specifications. Support assigned ingredient categories. Coordinate ingredient material-number creation and approval across multiple systems. Research category usage trends and verify data accuracy. Analyze purchasing trends by category, location, and division. Develop reports and tools that support informed decision-making. Support the RFP and bid process, including development, tracking, system loading, and execution. Coordinate vendor-management requirements, including approvals, insurance, and tax documentation. Manage scorecard reporting for ingredient categories. Maintain and update category overviews. Assist management with critical transactions needed to meet business requirements. Prepare reports to measure team performance and monitor workload. Resolve problems effectively while setting priorities, evaluating results, and coordinating with others. Requirements Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience Data management, analytics, or project management experience preferred Computer Skills: Strong overall computer proficiency Microsoft Office proficiency required SAP experience preferred Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to communicate effectively with employees and leaders at all organizational levels Supervisory Responsibilities: No direct reports Travel: None Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Work Shift: 1ST SHIFT (United States of America) Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Benefits & Perks We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more. Equal Opportunity Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. Company Culture Our Talent Strategy is to Attract, Grow, Reward and Retain the best talent, and we believe that our Culture is the connecting thread that drives that strategy! We strive to be a talent magnet to establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where team members can grow their career while growing the business. We are a high performing organization where team members are rewarded (Pay, Benefits and Recognition) for their contributions, and given the opportunity to support and/or volunteer with programs that help Tyson make a lasting social impact in the communities where we live and work. If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here. #J-18808-Ljbffr Tyson Foods