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

Hormel Foods•Austin, MN

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position reports directly to the Manager of Procurement & Optimization - Transportation & Warehousing. Relocation is eligible for this role. The role involves developing category strategies, leading sourcing events, managing contracts and suppliers, engaging with stakeholders, monitoring market conditions, and driving process and cost improvement projects.

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

Create and implement strategies for assigned transportation categories, aligning with key stakeholders and identifying areas for cost savings.
Conduct sourcing events to secure industry-leading prices while meeting quality and delivery specifications.
Implement and manage contracts in partnership with legal and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with contract policies.
Negotiate, review, and approve purchase agreements with suppliers.
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.
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.
Monitor market conditions and advise management on changes in service prices and issues impacting transportation expenses.
Identify and lead strategic process and cost improvement projects, including Design to Value initiatives, in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders.