Sr Procurement Specialist - IT Business Services

Sr Procurement Specialist - IT Business Services | Location: Eagle, ID Job Description Summary The Sr. Specialist, Procurement, IT & Business Services will be responsible for building & executing procurement for ~$60 million in business expenditures including Marketing, Sales & IT. This role will serve as a critical contributor to the Corporate Procurement team by establishing long & short-term objectives and category strategies aligned with the company’s mission & strategic goals related to growth, cost savings, supply continuity & risk management. The role will contribute to the strategy for business services procurement categories and related areas such as the company’s travel & fleet programs. The qualified candidate will execute the full source-to-contract cycle while serving as a trusted partner & advisor to internal stakeholders. In addition, the Sr. Procurement Specialist will act as a change agent, advancing procurement capabilities & driving strategic sourcing from a company-wide perspective. The role is expected to improve procurement procedures & processes for commercial expenditures. The successful candidate will possess excellent people skills & the ability to interface at all levels of the company. Job Responsibilities Owns a $60m “book of business” & align to company cost, quality, delivery & service requirements. Collaborates with executives & internal/external stakeholders to improve procurement strategies. Elevates Procurement’s status as a trusted partner in Lamb Weston through customer centricity. Builds appropriate Supplier Risk Management protocols with critical suppliers. Communicates strategies, priorities, goals, challenges & results to executives + stakeholders efficiently. Leads complex sourcing efforts & negotiates with suppliers. Identifies opportunities to extract additional value/innovation from the supply base while considering performance management & risk management approaches. Supports ESG outcomes for assigned categories. Consults with Legal to enable negotiation of contracts in an efficient & effective manner. Contributes to procurement performance & inflationary targets as part of annual planning cycle. Identifies and implements cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities. Develops and implements contract strategies that support the enterprise – North America, EMEA (Europe), Asia/Pacific (China/Australia) and Latin American (Argentina). Performs additional duties as assigned. Basic & Preferred Qualifications 3 years of experience in Procurement or equivalent industry/subject matter expertise. Experience in the Food Manufacturing Industry preferred. Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s in a business-related field preferred. Experience in transformation & continuous improvement of procurement. Knowledge of SAP ERP & related systems including S/4 Hana, SAP Ariba & SAP Concur. Ability & knowledge to negotiate, manage & enforce procurement agreements. Experience in negotiating XaaS technology agreements preferred. Exceptional interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills. Ability to collaborate productively with cross-functional, cross-geographical teams. Ability to operate in uncertain environments & deliver under pressure. Self-starter with proven track record of executing in a complex, cross-functional environment. Outstanding organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritization abilities, with varying timelines and stakeholders. Excellent attention to detail. 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 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 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. Compensation A reasonable annual estimate for this role is $74,190.00 – $111,300.00. Actual compensation may vary based on job duties, experience and expertise. EEO Statement 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