Procurement Category Specialist, Supply Chain & Logistics

J.R. Simplot Company; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; 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 onboarding, and performance monitoring. Ideal candidates will have strong project management and analytical skills, along with a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in logistics.

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 with internal stakeholders.
• Manage supplier relationships and monitor performance.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analytics

Problem Solving

Clear Communication

Collaboration

Negotiation

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Procurement Category Specialist, Supply Chain & Logistics

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Location:

Boise, ID, US, 83702-6924

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, food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching, cattle production, and other agriculture-related enterprises.

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 until project completion. This position requires skills in project management, data analytics, problem solving, attention to detail, clear communication, collaboration, teamwork, and negotiation.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead simple to moderately complex Logistics and Global Fleet sourcing projects, including single source, RFI, RFP, RFQ opportunities for the assigned category.
2. Review, redline, and negotiate a variety of moderately complex Logistics and Global Fleet supplier agreements in coordination with Legal and internal stakeholders.
3. Process new confidentiality agreement requests from internal stakeholders and Category Managers. Renew confidentiality agreements as requested.
4. Renegotiate simple to moderately complex agreement renewals and amendments as needed.
5. Work with Procurement Operations and Enterprise Services teams to issue Purchase Orders and reconcile invoices.
6. Interact daily with internal stakeholders and suppliers on procurement projects.
7. Manage and develop supplier relationships, monitor performance to meet delivery commitments and agreement terms.
8. Take on special projects assigned by Supervisor.

Typical Education

Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from a 4-year college or university.

Relevant Experience

• 2+ years experience in Supply Chain / Logistics
• Familiarity with supply chain supplier agreements and key terms and conditions
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive stakeholder and supplier follow-up
• Analytics and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple procurement requests within deadlines
• Good project management and cross-stakeholder collaboration skills
• Negotiation experience
• Power BI and advanced Excel skills are a plus

Required Certifications

None specified

Other Information

Job Requisition ID: 22355

Travel Required: Less than 10%

Location: 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 regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Purchasing and Supply Chain
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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