Manager Procurement

Title: Manager ProcurementLocation: Eagle, IDJob Requisition ID: Req-270921Time Type: Full timeAbout Lamb WestonYou’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 SummaryThe Manager of Procurement, focused on Corporate Services, is responsible for leading strategic sourcing and category management across ~$80 million in Corporate Service spend, including but not limited to, Marketing, Knowledge & Insights, Benefits, and IT Services.This role will serve as a critical contributor to Procurement by supporting alignment with stakeholders & leadership across Lamb Weston functions to accomplish the company’s unique business needs. The Manager will develop & execute sourcing strategies and processes across Lamb Weston’s corporate spend while performing deep market analytics + research to provide expertise to the business. They will analyze business proposals, develop negotiation strategies & lead contract negotiations.In addition, the Manager will be tasked with acting as a change agent, advancing procurement capabilities & driving strategic sourcing from a company-wide perspective. The role is expected to improve procurement procedures & processes. The successful candidate will possess tremendous people skills & the ability to interface at all levels of the company.Job DescriptionOperate as a self-starter will full ownership of assigned categories and ~$80m+ “book of business”, proactively identifying opportunities, risks, and value creation initiativesLead end-to-end contract lifecycle management (sourcing, negotiation, execution, and renewals) to ensure commercial, legal, and service optimization. Develop and execute negotiation strategies that deliver measurable cost savings, value creation, and risk mitigation across the supplier portfolioDrive independent decision making and prioritize competing business needs while maintaining alignment with the enterprise procurement strategyEstablish and manage supplier performance through KPIs, business reviews, and continuous improvementOwn financial outcomes for categories, including budget, cost savings, cost avoidanceCollaborating with executives/internal stakeholders to improve procurement strategiesElevating Procurement’s status as a trusted partner in Lamb Weston through customer centricityConsulting with Legal to enable negotiation of contracts in an efficient & effective mannerContributing procurement performance & inflationary targets as part of annual planning cycleBasic & Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree is required, Masters in a business-related field preferredMinimum of 5 years of experience in Procurement with direct experience in Corporate ServicesDemonstrated management capabilities, especially related to assigned categories, driving performance, leading change efforts & producing sustainable resultsExperience in transformation & continuous improvement of procurementKnowledge of SAP ERP & related systems including, but not limited to SAP Ariba & SAP ConcurPossess the ability & knowledge to negotiate, manage & enforce procurement agreementsExceptional interpersonal, verbal & written communication skillsAbility to collaborate productively with cross-functional, cross-geographical teamsCapability to operate in uncertain environments & deliver under pressureNatural influencer & persuasive at all levels of the businessExperience in the Food Manufacturing Industry a plusFunctional CompetenciesStrategic SourcingRisk ManagementSupplier Selection & ContractingSupplier Relationship ManagementStakeholder InfluencingIndustry-Competitive BenefitsCoupled 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, VisionFlexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement AccountsWell-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive programPaid Time OffFinancial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insuranceFamily-Friendly Employee eventsEmployee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type servicesBenefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.Anticipated Close DateThe 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: 08/09/2026Pay TransparencyIn 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: $117,060.00 - $175,600.00Equal Opportunity EmployerLamb 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