Associate Procurement Buyer

Title: Associate Procurement Buyer

               

Location: Statewide Multi Use, WA

               

Job Requisition ID: Req-260286

               

Time Type: Full time

               

About Lamb Weston

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.

A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.

If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

Job Description Summary

               

The Associate Procurement Buyer is responsible for the purchasing of goods and services from approved suppliers, in a manner consistent with approved quality standards and delivery requirements. The Associate Procurement Buyer may also be required to support the development of the purchasing function to advance department or organizational goals, objectives, and interests. Finally, the Associate Procurement Buyer is also responsible for the day-to-day resolution of stakeholder and supplier issues. The position will work with Plant and Administrative Personnel, Corporate Procurement, and external suppliers.

Job Description

• Incorporate sourcing, contracting, and supplier management principles into daily work activities  

• Gather necessary information to complete sourcing events (spot buys), support negotiations, support contracting, support supplier implementation, and support supplier management activities as required 

• Purchase assigned items, supplies and materials or services in accordance with approved buying programs using the established procurement policy 

• Assist with projects at manager's direction 

• Document and resolve supplier quality and performance problems using KPI’s, by identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence 

• Assist customs brokers as necessary with entry data accuracy, regulations compliance, parts classification, and transfer pricing agreements for customs processing 

• Assist in identification and implementation of cost improvement projects   

• Assist plant procurement resources with category or supplier issues 

• Assists with identification, development, and implementation of initiatives providing working capital reductions 

• Assist with forecasting, invoice reconciliation, and good receipts in support of business continuity  

• Solve supply and service problems, ensuring high levels of pricing / contract compliance and