Director Procurement, Logistics – 1023000

Title: Director Procurement, LogisticsLocation: Eagle, IDJob Requisition ID: Req-260345Time Type: Full timeAbout Lamb WestonYou'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.Job Description SummaryThe Director of Procurement, Logistics will be responsible for leading Procurement for transportation & warehousing expenditures.This role will serve as a strategic pillar of Procurement by establishing & executing strategies aligned with the company's mission & overall strategic goals related to growth, cost savings, supply continuity & risk management.
This role will develop & execute a strategic vision for procurement to drive key Supply Chain outcomes & will elevate Procurement's status by serving as a trusted partner/advisor to logistics operations & exceeding internal stakeholder expectations to earn the respect of senior leaders across the company.In addition, the Director will be tasked with acting as a change agent, furthering the deployment of best-in-class procurement capabilities that work for the business & governance structures where strategic sourcing is driven from a company-wide perspective. The role is expected to implement innovative improvements to logistics & warehousing procurement procedures, processes & systems to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. Strong interpersonal skills & the ability to interface at all levels of the enterprise will be essential or this role to drive the intended organizational change.Job DescriptionOptimize a "book of business" toward company cost, quality, delivery & service objectivesLead global strategy development & deployment for logistics & warehousing procurement requirementsShift the sourcing process from transactional bidding to execution of a long-term, strategic plan that is aligned with supply chain leadersOversee critical supplier negotiation strategy development & executionFocus on delivering incredible customer experience, sensitive to the company culture & ways of working, valuing stakeholder engagement, collaboration of teams & supplier relationshipsLead global supplier relationship management (SRM) programDrive the continuous improvement process of network optimization for the distribution cycleLead complex sourcing efforts & negotiations with strategic suppliersPartner with stakeholders to create advanced category strategies that plan for strategic sourcing, value engineering & demand management opportunitiesHire, develop & retain talent while building outstanding leadership capabilitiesIdentify opportunities to extract additional value/innovation from the supply basePassionately support ESG outcomesConsult with Legal to enable negotiation of contracts in an efficient & effective mannerContribute procurement performance & inflationary targets as part of annual planning cycleBasic & Preferred Qualifications7+ years of experience in Procurement, Logistics, Supply-Chain or equivalent industry/subject matterExperience in the Food Manufacturing Industry a plusBachelor's degree is required, Masters in a business-related field preferredDemonstrated top performance in prior role(s) with increasing levels of responsibilityDemonstrated management capabilities, especially related to leading strategic initiatives, driving performance, leading change efforts & producing superior results through sustainable collaborationDemonstrated experience managing large, diverse teams & resourcesTrack record of transforming & or leading the continuous improvement of procurementDemonstrated ability to recruit, manage, develop & retain top talent; a recognized leader & natural mentorKnowledge of SAP ERP & related systems including, but not limited to, S/4 Hana, SAP Ariba & SAP ConcurPossess the ability & knowledge to negotiate, manage & enforce complex agreementsExceptional interpersonal, verbal & written communication skillsAbility to collaborate productively with cross-functional, cross-geography teamsExcellent ability to operate in uncertain environments & deliver under pressureAbility to develop & influence relationships at all levels of the businessLeadership CompetenciesBusiness AcumenStrategic AgilityOrganizational AgilityMotivating OthersFunctional CompetenciesStrategic SourcingRisk ManagementSupplier Selection & ContractingSupplier Relationship ManagementStakeholder InfluencingIndustry-Competitive BenefitsCoupled 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, VisionFlexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement AccountsWell-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive programPaid Time OffFinancial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insuranceFamily-Friendly Employee eventsEmployee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type servicesBenefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.Anticipated Close DateThe 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: 05/19/2026Pay TransparencyIn 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: $142,910.00 – $214,360.00Equal Opportunity EmployerLamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law