Procurement Category Specialist, Supply Chain & Logistics

J.R. Simplot; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food and agriculture is seeking a Procurement Category Specialist to manage sourcing projects in Supply Chain and Logistics. The role involves negotiation, supplier performance monitoring, and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have strong project management skills and a Bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in Supply Chain / Logistics.
• Familiarity with Supply Chain supplier agreements.

Responsibilities

• Lead Logistics and Global Fleet sourcing projects.
• Negotiate supplier agreements and manage supplier relationships.
• Work with Procurement Operations on Purchase Orders.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analytics

Problem Solving

Negotiation

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.)

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Excel

Job description

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

The Procurement Category Specialist is responsible for identifying and executing sourcing projects in the Supply Chain and Logistics category for various global stakeholders. Sourcing projects follow a defined process, including market sourcing, pricing and agreement negotiations, supplier onboarding, tracking deliverables, and monitoring supplier performance to project completion. This position requires skills in project management, data analytics and problem solving, attention to detail, clear written and verbal communication, collaboration and teamwork, and negotiation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead simple to moderately complex Logistics and Global Fleet sourcing projects that include single source and RFI, RFP, RFQ opportunities for the assigned category.

• Review, redline, and negotiate a wide variety of moderately complex Logistics and Global Fleet supplier agreements in coordination with Legal and other internal stakeholders.

• Process new confidentiality agreement requests submitted by internal stakeholders and Category Managers. Renew confidentiality agreements at the request of internal stakeholders and CMs.

• Renegotiate simple to moderately complex agreement renewals and amendments as requested by stakeholders and CMs.

• Work with Procurement Operations buying team and Enterprise Services teams to issue Purchase Orders and submit/reconcile invoices.

• Daily interaction with internal stakeholders and suppliers on procurement projects.

• Manage and develop supplier relationships for the assigned category. Monitor supplier performance to meet delivery commitments and agreement terms.

• Take on special projects assigned by Supervisor.

Typical Education Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university Relevant Experience

• 2+ years experience in Supply Chain / Logistics

• Familiarity with various Supply Chain supplier agreements and working knowledge of key terms and conditions

• Proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Proactive follow up with stakeholders and suppliers.

• Analytics and problem solving.

• Attention to detail.

• Ability to manage a wide variety of procurement requests within project deadlines.

• Good project management skills and the ability to successfully collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups in the company.

• Experience negotiating.

• Power BI and advanced Excel capability is a plus.

Required Certifications Other Information

Job Requisition ID:22355

Travel Required:Less than 10%

Location(s):Simplot Headquarters - Boise

Country:United States

**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. **