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Manager Procurement, Direct Materials

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Lamb Weston

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United States , Eagle, ID

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Salary:

113930.00 - 170900.00 USD / Year

Job Description:

The Manager of Procurement, Direct Materials will be responsible for leading Procurement for ~$150 million in spend for Direct Materials. A successful candidate will understand the full source to pay process for direct materials with an emphasis on supply assurance & risk mitigation. The Manager will also successfully execute the sourcing process through go-to-market assessment, negotiation, contracting, core ERP activities & supplier relationship management. In addition, the Manager will be tasked with acting as a change agent by advancing procurement capabilities from a company-wide perspective. The role is expected to improve corporate procurement procedures & processes. The successful candidate will possess strong people skills & the ability to influence at all levels of the company.

Job Responsibility:

  • Own a $150m “book of business” & align to company cost, quality, delivery & service requirements
  • Collaborating with executives & internal stakeholders to improve procurement outcomes
  • Understand the key components of S&OP that contribute to sourcing requirements
  • Building appropriate Supplier Risk Management protocols with critical suppliers
  • Efficient communication of strategies, priorities, goals, challenges & results
  • Leading complex sourcing efforts & negotiating with suppliers
  • Managing & owning the entire contract negotiation process with support from Legal
  • Passionately supporting ESG outcomes for assigned categories
  • Contributing procurement performance & inflationary targets as part of annual budget planning cycle

Requirements:

  • 7+ years of experience in Procurement with at least 3 direct materials
  • Experience in the food manufacturing industry a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Masters in a business-related field a plus
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of SAP & ASI ERP systems including SAP Ariba
  • Possess the capability to directly negotiate, manage & enforce contracts with limited support
  • Exceptional interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills
  • Capability to operate in uncertain environments & deliver under pressure
  • Natural influencer & persuasive at all levels of the business

Nice to have:

  • Experience in the food manufacturing industry a plus
  • Masters in a business-related field a plus
What we offer:
  • 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 17, 2026

Expiration:
April 10, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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