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

Hormel Foods Family of CompaniesAustin, MN
$98,100 - $137,325Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary plus bonus
  • Annual merit increase performance reviews
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Non-contributory pension
  • 401(k) immediate eligible
  • Stock purchase plan
  • Relocation assistance
  • Paid vacation
  • FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees
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