Title: Sr Procurement SpecialistLocation: Eagle, ID
Job Requisition ID: Req-271821
Time Type: Full time
Job Description Summary
The Sr. Procurement Specialist works in cooperation with the global or Regional Category teams to support the development and execution of sourcing practices for MRO and Capitals. The key activities include interaction with cross functional stakeholders to manage spend and market analytics, generating insights from bid events, preparing supplier negotiation materials, supporting project execution and supplier relationship management, and driving controls and compliance (including definition of buying channels, execution and monitor of those). Sr. Procurement Specialist acts as a point of interaction between the Manufacturing Plants, Capital Category, and Facility Management.
Job Description
- Serves as the primary owner of assigned indirect categories, accountable for strategy development, sourcing execution, and supplier management.
- Operates with a high degree of autonomy, aligning with the manager on strategic decisions, critical risks, and long019range priorities.
- Defines requirements and templates for analytics and market intelligence.
- Supports continuous improvement and standardization of sourcing processes.
- Analyzesspending, category profiles, and market insights to shape category and supplier strategies.
- Develops Go0To0Market and negotiation strategies,aligningstrategic direction with the manager.
- Conducts supplier analyses, including financial and capability assessments.
- Executes end0to0end sourcing projects for complex categories, collaborating with the manager on high-impact decisions.
- Drives stakeholder alignment across plants, FM, engineering, and global procurement.
- Identifiesstakeholders for strategy and sourcing projects and ensures their needs are incorporated.
- Provides regional support to close capability gaps and share subject0matterexpertise.
- Supports supplier relationship activities, including performance reviews and corrective actions.
- Drives supplier performance by implementing best practices across regions.
- Monitors, controls, andreports forcategory KPIs, productivity, and payment term improvements.
- Leads TCO reduction sessions with internal customers for MRO categories.
- Ensures adherence to procurement policies, buying channels, and compliance requirements.
- Coordinates operational interactions and escalates issues asappropriate.
- Builds andmaintainsknowledge repositories for global and localexperience
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor0degree in related field, required.
Skills and Experience:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in procurement or supply chain.
- Experience drafting, redlining, and negotiating supplier contracts (MSAs, SOWs, service agreements,Capitalagreements).
- Ability to collaborate with Legal on contract language, risk mitigation, and commercial terms.
- Strong understanding of contract structures, liabilities, warranties, and service0level requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to lead category strategies, sourcing projects, negotiations, and supplier management with minimal oversight.
- Strong autonomy in decision0making while aligning with leadership on risks and strategic priorities.
- Preferred experience supporting manufacturing plant operations.
- Strong analytical and problem0solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, stakeholders, and complex projects.
- Excellent verbal, written, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated cross0functional leadership.
- Domestic travel expectation 25%
- Valid Driver0License and driving record that meets Lamb Weston Driving Standards
Physical Environment/Demands:
- Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment
- Incumbentmay sit forlong periodsof time at desk or computer terminal
- While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required tosit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;reachhands and arms; and talk or hear.
- Incumbentmay use calculators, keyboards,telephoneand other office equipmentin the course ofnormal workday
- Stooping, bending,twistingand reaching may berequiredin completion of job duties
Industry-Competitive Benefits
Coupled 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, 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 6 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 6 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.
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.
Anticipated Close Date: 11/22/2026
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.
Pay Rate or Range: $78,520.00 - $117,790.00
