Manager of Logistics Procurement & Optimization- Austin, MN or Willmar, MN

Hormel Foods Family of Companies•Austin, MN

33d•$98,100 - $137,325•Onsite

About The Position

This position reports directly to the Manager of Procurement & Optimization - Transportation & Warehousing. Relocation is eligible for this role.

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, operations, engineering, or a related field.
Demonstrated initiative and achievement.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Functional knowledge of Financial Systems Software (Oracle) and other Hormel systems (AS 400, Jaeger, OTM, etc.).
Willingness to travel up to 5-10%.
Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

Develop Category Strategies: Create and implement strategies for assigned transportation categories, aligning with key stakeholders and identifying areas for cost savings.
Lead Sourcing Events: Conduct sourcing events to secure industry-leading prices while meeting quality and delivery specifications.
Contract Management: Implement and manage contracts in partnership with legal and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with contract policies.
Negotiate, review, and approve purchase agreements with suppliers.
Supplier Management: Establish and maintain supplier relationships, providing data-driven KPI feedback, continuous improvement, and conducting Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs).
Identify and recommend alternate suppliers and/or delivery modes.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Corporate Transportation Operations, Plant Transportation teams, Plant Operations, and Sales to gather input, review supplier performance, and drive metric-driven business improvements. Partner with Procurement Shared Services (PSS) to optimize work processes.
Market Monitoring: Monitor market conditions and advise management on changes in service prices and issues impacting transportation expenses.
Process and Cost Improvement: Identify and lead strategic process and cost improvement projects, including Design to Value initiatives, in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders.