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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.\nSummary\nThe Procurement Category Manager -External Manufacturing and Specialties is responsible for leading the development and execution of strategies for sourcing finished products through external manufacturers and co-packers, as well as procuring specialty ingredients, including frozen and ambient finished foods, frozen ingredients, frozen vegetables, and frozen fruits across the potato, vegetable, and fruit categories. This role addresses the strategic importance of product sourcing across markets.\nAs finished products and specialty ingredients play a critical role in brand value and revenue growth, this role serves as a strategic driver of competitive advantage. The position ensures cost-effective sourcing, supply continuity, effective supplier relationship management, innovation, and sustainability by leveraging global supply networks and supplier capabilities, while aligning business objectives with cross-functional and regional stakeholders. It also proactively manages risks and builds high-performing supplier partnerships that deliver long-term value. By optimizing the supply network and fostering cross-functional collaboration, this role directly contributes to enhanced profitability, long-term business resilience, and strategic agility.\nKey Responsibilities\nStrategy Development, Contract Negotiations, and Execution:\nDesign and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy for sourcing finished product through external manufacturers and co-packers, as well as procuring specialty ingredients that align with business objectives and supports regional needs.\nIdentify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers across regions to ensure quality, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.\nEnsure long-term value delivery and consistent execution across the Americas, Asia Pacific, and European markets.\nLead contract negotiations and may contribute to regional negotiations led by the region. Manage supplier agreements to secure competitive pricing, quality, and supply continuity.\nDrive specification and supplier harmonization to unlock volume leverage and achieve savings target.\nNavigate ambiguity and make informed decisions amid uncertainty, incomplete data, or shifting priorities.\nSet financial budget by using market insights and cost benchmarks and monitor Purchase Price Variance (PPV).\nCross-Functional and Regional Collaboration, Synergies, and Cost Optimization:\nPartner with and influence stakeholders across R&D, Regulatory, Food Safety, Packaging Engineering, Planning, Operations, Finance, and Marketing to integrate sourcing strategies, harmonize specifications and supplier bases to reduce complexity and achieve savings targets.\nIdentify and implement cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, and value engineering initiatives.\nProactively adapt strategies to meet evolving business needs.\nSupport internal stakeholders in driving innovation and project execution.\nRepresent Procurement in cross-functional team meetings, providing insights, and bridging supplier capabilities with the business objectives. \nSupplier Relationships Management and Performance Driving:\nSupply Chain Resilience and Support Manufacturing Operations:\nSupport markets across Americas, Asia Pacific, and Europe by ensuring supply continuity presence, and responsiveness to operational needs.\nBuild and maintain robust, diversified supply networks to mitigate risk and ensure continuity\nof supply.\nCollaborate with Regional Procurement Category and/or IBP (Integrated Business Planning) teams to align operational priorities, anticipate demand shifts and adapt strategies to support business needs.\nRisk Management and Market Intelligence:\nContinuously monitor global market trends, supply dynamics, and geopolitical developments to proactively identify emerging risks and opportunities.\nImplement forward-looking mitigation strategies to ensure supply continuity, cost optimization, and business resilience.\nTypical Education\n\nBachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university\n\nRelevant Experience\n\n5+ years related experience and/or training\n\nJob Requisition ID: 27373\nTravel Required: Up to 25%\nLocation(s): Simplot Headquarters - Boise\nCountry: United States\n**The 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.\nIf the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. 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