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We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We’re investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we’re focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.\nAbout the Role\nThe Senior Specialist, Category Procurement, CAPEX (Category Manager) provides advanced sourcing, contracting, analytics, and supplier management support to Sr. Manager, Category Procurement while independently managing low-to-medium complexity sourcing initiatives and supplier relationships. This role acts as a subject matter expert for procurement processes, systems, and category administration.\nStrategic Sourcing Support: Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies across a broad range of goods and services by analyzing market conditions, business requirements, supplier capabilities, risk factors, and total cost considerations. Assist in the planning and execution of sourcing events and sourcing recommendations.Work with plant and engineering stakeholders to develop clear technical and commercial scopes for RFQs.\nLead CAPEX RFQ process for bids ranging from $250K up to $10M dollars. Responsibility for multiple plant locations in North America.\nProvide commercial bid analyses and participate with plant and engineering stakeholders in final award decisions. \nPresent team “Recommendations to Award” to senior leadership to obtain approval of the award.\n\nProcurement Analysis: Conduct spend analysis, supplier benchmarking, and market research; develop cost models and sourcing recommendations; and prepare reports, presentations, business cases, and savings analyses to support procurement decisions.\nContract Administration: Conduct RFQs, draft, negotiate pricing and terms and draft administer contracts, amendments, and supporting documentation; coordinate reviews with Legal, Finance, and key stakeholders; and monitor contract compliance, renewal requirements, and expiration dates to support risk mitigation and business continuity. Lead development of Master Service Agreements with strategic Capex contractors and suppliers who perform work on both time & material and lump sum basis. Negotiate rates and material costs and markups. Work with Primient Legal and suppliers to finalize mutually acceptable terms and conditions for CAPEX and Labor & Services contracts.\nSupplier Management: Manage day-to-day supplier communications, monitor supplier performance metrics and service levels, support supplier onboarding and issue resolution, and assist in supplier performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. Serve as the primary Procurement escalation point for delivery, quality, and cost issues with contractors.\nProject & Initiative Support: Support capital projects and procurement initiatives by coordinating and leading sourcing activities, project timelines, supplier deliverables, and savings tracking. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely execution and achievement of procurement and project objectives. For larger CAPEX projects, assist engineers and other project managers in development of project procurement plans to ensure that Primient procurement policies are being followed.\nProcess Improvement & Compliance: Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, systems, and data quality; support procurement technology and reporting tools; and assist with audits, compliance reviews, and policy adherence activities.\n\nAbout You\nKnowledge\nProcurement processes and sourcing methodologies\nAbility to communicate effectively with engineers, maintenance, and operations personnel at all levels in the organization.\nWorking knowledge of capital budgeting and project management (preferred)\nAbility to work on complex technical bids and serve as the commercial liaison between suppliers and engineering stakeholders.\nContract administration practices\nNegotiation skills, preferably related to capital project awards.\nStrong procurement/business analytical skills.\nRFQ preparation and execution\nSpend analysis and procurement reporting\nSupplier onboarding and management procedures\nProcurement systems and technologies\nProcurement compliance requirements\nProject coordination fundamentals\nRequired and Preferred Education/Certification\nBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, or related field (required)\nCPSM, CPSD, C.P.M., or equivalent certification (one or more preferred)\nAdvanced Excel, Power BI, or analytics certification (preferred)\nLean or Six Sigma Yellow Belt (preferred)\nRequired and Preferred Work Experience\n3-5 years of procurement experience (required)\nExperience supporting sourcing events and contract administration\nExperience with spend analysis and reporting\nExperience with making presentations to senior management.\nExperience with leading sourcing events for capital projects\nExperience supporting designated categories (preferred)\nERP system experience (SAP preferred)\nSupplier performance management experience (preferred)\nTotal Rewards\nThe annual pay range estimated for this position is $86,993.60 - $108,742.00 and is bonus eligible.\nPlease note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:\nCompetitive Pay\nMultiple Healthcare plan choices\nDental and vision insurance\nA 401(k) plan with company and matching contributions\nShort- and Long-Term Disability\nLife, AD&D, and Voluntary Insurance plans\nPaid holidays & vacation\nFloating days off\nParental leave for new parents\nEmployee resource groups\nLearning & development programs\nFun culture where you have an opportunity in shaping our future\nCareer Path & Culture\nPrimient is committed to a workplace that is all in - ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.\nPrimient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.\nDiversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging\nWe are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow,\nPrimient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.\nCalifornia Consumer Privacy Act ('CCPA')\nThe Company is committed to complying with the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and all data privacy and laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. 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