Lamb Weston

Manager Procurement

Lamb Weston$117K — $175K *
Eagle, ID 83616In-Person
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of procurement experience focused on Corporate Services.
  • Proven management skills related to category oversight and change initiatives.
  • Experience in procurement transformation and continuous improvement.
  • Familiarity with SAP ERP systems, including SAP Ariba & SAP Concur.
  • Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication ability.

Responsibilities

  • Lead strategic sourcing for ~$80 million in Corporate Services spend.
  • Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle from sourcing to renewals.
  • Develop negotiation strategies for cost savings and risk mitigation.
  • Drive independent decisions while aligning with procurement strategy.
  • Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and business reviews.
  • Own financial outcomes for assigned categories, including savings goals.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance procurement strategies.

Benefits

  • Health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts.
  • Well-being programs with company events and wellness incentives.
  • Paid Time Off to promote work-life balance.
  • Comprehensive 401(k) plan with company contributions and financial planning services.
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental health and additional support services.
Full Job Description
Requisition Number: Req-270921

Position Title:

External Description: Title: Manager Procurement

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Location: Eagle, ID
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Job Requisition ID: Req-270921
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Time Type: Full time
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Job Description Summary

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The 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 Description

  • Operate as a self-starter will full ownership of assigned categories and ~$80m+ “book of business― , proactively identifying opportunities, risks, and value creation initiatives
  • Lead 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 portfolio
  • Drive independent decision making and prioritize competing business needs while maintaining alignment with the enterprise procurement strategy
  • Establish and manage supplier performance through KPIs, business reviews, and continuous improvement
  • Own financial outcomes for categories, including budget, cost savings, cost avoidance
  • Collaborating with executives/internal stakeholders to improve procurement strategies
  • Elevating Procurement's status as a trusted partner in Lamb Weston through customer centricity
  • Consulting with Legal to enable negotiation of contracts in an efficient & effective manner
  • Contributing procurement performance & inflationary targets as part of annual planning cycle


Basic & Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree is required, Masters in a business-related field preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Procurement with direct experience in Corporate Services
  • 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, but not limited to SAP Ariba & SAP Concur
  • Possess the ability & knowledge to negotiate, manage & enforce procurement agreements
  • Exceptional interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate productively 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 the Food Manufacturing Industry a plus


Functional Competencies

  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Risk Management
  • Supplier Selection & Contracting
  • Supplier Relationship Management
  • Stakeholder Influencing


Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Â Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:
  • 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 â€" 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 â€" mental health and other concierge type services


Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

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Anticipated Close Date
The 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.
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Anticipated Close Date: 08/09/2026
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Pay Transparency
In 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.
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Pay Rate or Range: $117,060.00 - $175,600.00
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Company Profile:

Lamb Weston is a leading supplier of frozen potato, sweet potato, appetizer and vegetable products to restaurants and retailers around the world.

For more than 60 years, Lamb Weston has led the industry in innovation, introducing inventive products that simplify back-of-house management for our customer and make things more delicious for their customers.

It's all about seeing the possibilities in potatoes and never, ever settling.

Learn more about us at lambweston.com.

Location_formattedLocationLong: Idaho, US

About Lamb Weston

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. is an American food processing company that is one of the world's largest producers and processors of frozen french fries and other frozen potato products. It was spun off from Conagra Brands on November 9, 2016. The company is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho, a suburb of Boise, and has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Learn more about Lamb Weston
Size
7,800 employees
Market Cap
$12.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$296 million
5 Year Trend
+5.3%
Revenue
$3.5 billion
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