Specialist Procurement
Tyson Foods
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Job Details:
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.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
NoWork Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
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