SUMMARY: This position is responsible for sourcing equipment products and or services at the best value that meets Tyson s standards of quality and reliability. This role plays an integral part in planning, coordinating, negotiating implementing and tracking procurement contractual commitments. Responsibilities include: active participation in supplier relationship management and maintain close contact with suppliers to keep them informed of policies and procedures; continual engagement with supplier base in cost savings initiatives and provide ongoing evaluation of their performance through specific measurement tools such as scorecards; work in conjunction with other business units to develop purchasing programs and strategies for a wide-breadth of cross-functional areas which will maximize the value for the company of items purchased; research and analysis of assigned categories through use of internal analytical tools SPM, QMF, CMS etc. ; investigate plan coordinate and execute various sourcing projects RFP’s to result in category cost savings. This may include participation and collaboration in cross functional teams; responsible for developing and maintaining Category Management overviews risk management assessments business continuity plans market driver assessments and accompanying price mitigation plans company and supplier strategy and supplier measurements; other duties include communicating program initiatives and special changes consolidations to Tyson Foods facilities as well as performing other responsibilities as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred

Experience: 4 plus years’ experience; Customer Service experience preferred.

Computer Skills: Requires intermediate computer skills in SAP Fresh Meats system and Microsoft office suite. Must possess the skill level to develop create and maintain advanced spreadsheets and databases.

Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must.

Special Skills: Effective strategic planning project management prioritization problem solving leadership negotiation critical thinking influencing and team building skills; interpersonal skills and developed business acumen are mandatory; multi-tasked detail oriented organized and strong customer service skills; ability to exhibit judgment to handle confidential information and challenging business situations.

Supervisory: Proven effective team building and leadership skills. Strong collaboration skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders are preferred.

Travel: 1 - 5 domestic trips per year.