Senior Manager Procurement

Tyson Foods; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods is seeking a Senior Manager Procurement (Sourcing & Category Management) to develop category strategies and lead end-to-end sourcing for key spend areas at our Springdale, AR operations.

You will manage supplier relationships, drive cost reductions, and collaborate with Sustainability, Global Security, Operations, and Shared Services to deliver value. The role requires 8+ years in procurement and a Bachelor's degree, with strong communication to influence senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with sourcing software, contract systems, and AI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute multi-year category strategies based on data and business requirements.
• Lead sourcing events, bid analysis, scoring, and supplier communications.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and serve as escalation point for performance and risk.
• Collaborate with Sustainability, Environmental, Global Security, Operations, and Shared Services to deliver value.
• Partner with Data Analytics to establish baselines and manage Total Cost of Ownership.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Supplier relationship management

Cost reduction

Sourcing events

Leadership / influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Sourcing software

Contract systems

AI tools

Job description

# Tyson Foods, Inc.## Senior Manager ProcurementApply: Tyson on Thompson - Springdale, Arkansas: Full time: Posted Today: R0491234**Job Details:**The Sr. Manager Procurement (Sourcing & Category Management) is responsible for developing strategic plans and executing sourcing activities for assigned categories. This position will leverage their experience and knowledge to build comprehensive strategies at the category level and execute the sourcing process. This position will help drive program compliance through collaboration with the Supplier Management and Contract Management functions creating value for the entire Tyson enterprise. This position will drive sustainable strategies that will actively seek to reduce and/or control costs for raw materials, supplies and services while increasing efficiencies for the business. This position will work closely with the stakeholders in various Business Units including Sustainability, Environmental, Global Security, Operations and Shared Service organizations to provide innovative new products and services to meet business objectives. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:*** Manage strategic customer and supplier relationships to ensure satisfaction and business alignment.* Develop and manage category supplier relationships, lead supplier business reviews, and serve as the escalation point for performance, risk, and major supplier issues.* Maintain expertise in category markets, pricing, cost drivers, industry trends, and supplier dynamics, and communicate changes to stakeholders.* Develop and execute multi-year category strategies and sourcing activities for complex and/or critical categories based on data, insights, and business requirements.* Lead strategic supplier discussions on long-term objectives, market trends, innovation, technology, and investment opportunities.* Manage sourcing projects against Assurance of Supply, Quality, Service, Cost, and Innovation (AQSCI) requirements.* Partner with Data Analytics to establish sourcing baselines and manage Total Cost of Ownership at the category level.* Lead sourcing events, including supplier and stakeholder communications, bid analysis and scoring, presentations, awards, and financial value tracking against baseline spend.* Identify, prioritize, and manage near- and long-term value-generating projects and deliver performance goals across a significant category portfolio.* Partner with Supplier Management and Contracting on supplier segmentation and category contract execution and management.* Drive continuous improvement, efficiencies, and cost reduction. **Requirements:**Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience: 8+ years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain. Environmental background is a plus.Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with souring software, contract systems, and AI preferred.Communication Skills: Must demonstrate strong verbal and written skills. Must be able to influence team and cross functional leaders. Must be able to engage/inform senior level management in procurement on a regular basis.Special Skills: Must have experience in developing long-term business strategies and running complex sourcing events. Recognized as an established expert in respective field. Develops and executes strategy that aligns function with organizational goals and generates results that will have a positive impact on the function/business unit or Enterprise.Supervisory: Demonstrated ability to influence without positional authority.Travel: May require travel up to 6 or more domestic trips per year.All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsible AI adoption, enable effective use of approved solutions, identify opportunities to improve team performance through AI, and ensure accountability for the quality and accuracy of AI-supported outcomes.**Relocation Assistance Eligible:**Yes**Work Shift:**1ST SHIFT (United States of America)**Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.**Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment. The successful candidate(s) must be willing and able to perform the physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation. Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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