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Associate Procurement Buyer
Location
Oregon + 1 moreAll locations: Oregon | Washington
Posted
95 days ago
Salary
$52.2K - $78.3K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Associate Procurement Buyer
Lamb Weston
• Responsible for the purchasing of goods and services from approved suppliers • Support the development of the purchasing function to advance department or organizational goals • Day-to-day resolution of stakeholder and supplier issues • Incorporate sourcing, contracting, and supplier management principles into daily work activities • Gather necessary information to complete sourcing events (spot buys) • Support negotiations, contracting, supplier implementation, and management activities • Purchase assigned items, supplies, and materials or services according to policies • Assist with projects at manager's direction • Document and resolve supplier quality and performance problems using KPIs • Assist customs brokers with data accuracy and compliance • Identify and implement cost improvement projects • Assist procurement resources with category or supplier issues • Forecasting, invoice reconciliation, and goods receipts support
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; or equivalent related experience or training
- 3+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or related field
- 3+ years in working in a supply chain or manufacturing firm preferred
- Ability to leverage computer software programs, specifically SAP or a comparable ERP solution, in addition to office productivity tools
- Ability to manage multiple priorities or projects
- Ability to influence management and build teams
- Ability to work independently and as a team player, be organized, and plan ahead
- Ability to maintain, develop, and execute departmental vision
- Excellent problem solving, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to learn quickly while also leading and teaching others
- Valid Driver’s License and driving record that meets Lamb Weston Driving Standards
- Ability to travel up to 10%
Benefits
- 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
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