Location: Eagle, ID
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 Sr. Specialist of North America Procurement, Logistics, will be responsible for managing Procurement & program optimization for ~$226m in logistics expenditures across the North America business.
Job Description
Optimize a $226m “book of business” toward company cost, quality, delivery & service objectives
Lead strategy development & deployment for North America logistics procurement requirements
Shift the sourcing process from transactional bidding to execution of a long-term, strategic plan that is aligned with key CSP&L & operating leaders
Oversee critical supplier negotiation strategy development & execution
Focus on delivering incredible customer experience, sensitive to the company culture & ways of working, valuing Lead stakeholder engagement, collaboration of teams & supplier relationships
Drive the continuous improvement process of network optimization for the distribution fulfillment model
Lead complex sourcing efforts & negotiations with logistics suppliers
Identify opportunities to continue to optimize supply chain performance
Consult with Legal to enable negotiation of contracts in an efficient & effective manner
Contribute procurement performance & inflationary targets as part of annual planning cycle
Manage the freight settlement document reporting and resolution support process within SAP/VIM/S4/BN4L
Basic & Preferred Qualifications
3-5 years of experience in Procurement, Logistics, Supply-Chain, or equivalent industry/subject matter
Proven familiarity with ocean transportation operations, regulations and logistics
Experience in the Food Manufacturing Industry a plus
Bachelor’s degree is required, Masters in a business-related field a plus
Demonstrated top performance in prior role(s)
Knowledge of SAP ERP & related systems including, but not limited to, S/4 Hana, SAP Ariba & SAP Concur
Possess the ability & knowledge to negotiate, manage & enforce complex agreements
Exceptional interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills
Ability to collaborate productively with cross-functional, cross-geography teams
Excellent ability to operate in uncertain environments & deliver under pressure
Ability to develop & influence relationships at all levels of the business
Industry-Competitive Benefits
Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:
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
Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Job Requisition ID: Req-259524
Time Type: Full time
The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs. Anticipated Close Date: 02/15/2026
In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range posted based on various factors, including, but not limited to, job duties, experience and expertise. A candidate’s work location could also impact the actual compensation being outside of the range to reflect local cost of labor. A reasonable annual estimate of the range for this role based on the variables previously mentioned is: $76,420.00 - $114,640.00
Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law