Manager Procurement, Direct Materials

Title: Manager Procurement, Direct Materials

Location: Eagle, ID

Job Requisition ID: Req-260018

Time Type: Full time

About Lamb Weston

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.

Job Description Summary

The Manager of Procurement, Direct Materials will be responsible for leading Procurement for ~$150 million in spend for Direct Materials.

A successful candidate will understand the full source to pay process for direct materials with an emphasis on supply assurance & risk mitigation. The Manager will also successfully execute the sourcing process through go-to-market assessment, negotiation, contracting, core ERP activities & supplier relationship management.

In addition, the Manager will be tasked with acting as a change agent by advancing procurement capabilities from a company-wide perspective. The role is expected to improve corporate procurement procedures & processes. The successful candidate will possess strong people skills & the ability to influence at all levels of the company.

Job Description

• Own a $150m “book of business” & align to company cost, quality, delivery & service requirements
• Collaborating with executives & internal stakeholders to improve procurement outcomes
• Understand the key components of S&OP that contribute to sourcing requirements
• Building appropriate Supplier Risk Management protocols with critical suppliers
• Efficient communication of strategies, priorities, goals, challenges & results
• Leading complex sourcing efforts & negotiating with suppliers
• Managing & owning the entire contract negotiation process with support from Legal
• Passionately supporting ESG outcomes for assigned categories
• Contributing procurement performance & inflationary targets as part of annual budget planning cycle

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Procurement with at least 3 direct materials
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry a plus
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Masters in a business-related field a plus
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Knowledge of SAP & ASI ERP systems including SAP Ariba
• Possess the capability to directly negotiate, manage & enforce contracts with limited support
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills
• Capability to operate in uncertain environments & deliver under pressure
• Natural influencer & persuasive at all levels of the business

Functional Competencies

• Strategic Sourcing
• Risk Management
• Supplier Selection & Contracting
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Stakeholder Influencing

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled 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, 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

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Anticipated Close Date

The 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: 04/10/2026

Pay Transparency

In 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: $113,930.00 - $170,900.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamb 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