Procurement Buyer

Lamb Weston • Kennewick, WA

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About The Position

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world. A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together. If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

The Procurement Buyer is responsible for the purchasing of goods and services from approved suppliers, in a manner consistent with approved quality standards and delivery requirements. The Procurement Buyer will be required to support and development of the purchasing function to advance department or organizational goals, objectives, and interests. Finally, the Procurement Buyer is also responsible for the day-to-day resolution of stakeholder and supplier issues. The position will work with Plant and Administrative Personnel, Corporate Procurement, and external suppliers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or related field.
• Ability to leverage computer software programs, specifically SAP or a comparable ERP solution, in addition to office productivity tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities or projects
• Ability to influence management and build teams
• Ability to work independently and as a team player, be organized, and plan ahead
• Ability to maintain, develop, and execute departmental vision
• Excellent problem solving, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly while also leading and teaching others
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; or equivalent related experience or training
• 5+ years of working in a supply chain or manufacturing firm preferred

Responsibilities

• Incorporate sourcing, contracting, and supplier management principles into daily work activities
• Gather necessary information to complete sourcing events (spot buys), support negotiations, support contracting, support supplier implementation, and support supplier management activities as required
• Purchase assigned items, supplies and materials or services in accordance with approved buying programs using the established procurement policy
• Assist with projects at manager's direction
• Document and resolve supplier quality and performance problems using KPI’s, by identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence
• Assist customs brokers as necessary with entry data accuracy, regulations compliance, parts classification, and transfer pricing agreements for customs processing
• Implement of cost improvement projects
• Assist procurement resources with category or supplier issues
• Lead with identification, development, and implementation of initiatives providing working capital reductions
• Forecasting, invoice reconciliation, and good receipts in support of business continuity
• Solve supply and service problems, ensuring high levels of pricing / contract compliance and seamless customer service to all Lamb Weston stakeholders

Benefits

• 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 – 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 – mental health and other concierge type services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level