Procurement Specialist Strategic Procurement Analytics

Title: Procurement Specialist - Strategic Procurement Analytics

Location: Eagle ID

Job Requisition ID: Req-271399

Time Type: Full time

About Lamb Weston

Youve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry 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. Youll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success explore opportunities for new solutions and youll join a winning team of 10000 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 Procurement Specialist Strategic Procurement Analytics supports the Procurement organization through spend analytics reporting sourcing support automation initiatives and procurement operations activities. This role leverages data technology and business insights to improve spend visibility enhance decision-making support sourcing activities and drive operational efficiency across the Procurement function.

The position serves as a key resource supporting Procurement analytics supplier performance reporting market research sourcing projects and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with Procurement Finance IT and business stakeholders the role contributes to Procurement objectives through reporting analysis automation and project support.

This role is designed to provide broad exposure to procurement disciplines including analytics sourcing supplier management procurement operations and digital enablement while supporting future career growth opportunities within Procurement.

Job Description

Builds and executes category strategy for assigned supplies materials or services in accordance with approved buying programs using the established procurement policy at a competitive price ensuring the needs of internal customers are met.

Procurement Analytics & Reporting

• Develop maintain and enhance Procurement dashboards scorecards and reports utilizing Power BI and related reporting tools.

• Conduct spend analysis to identify trends opportunities spend concentration and category insights.

• Support Procurement KPI development and performance reporting activities.

• Prepare recurring and ad hoc reporting for Procurement leadership and business stakeholders.

• Analyze supplier category and operational data and provide recommendations to support business decisions.

• Translate data into actionable insights through meaningful visualizations presentations and business summaries.

Strategic Sourcing Support

• Support sourcing initiatives through spend analysis supplier research market analysis and RFx support activities.

• Assist Procurement Managers with bid evaluations supplier comparisons and business case development.

• Conduct market research benchmarking and supplier assessments to support sourcing decisions.

• Support sourcing project execution and documentation activities.

• Participate in cross-functional sourcing and procurement projects as assigned.

• Prepare presentations and analytical materials to support stakeholder discussions and procurement initiatives.

Supplier Performance & Market Intelligence

• Support development and maintenance of supplier performance scorecards and reporting tools.

• Analyze supplier performance metrics service levels delivery trends and compliance measures.

• Monitor market trends and industry developments impacting procurement categories and suppliers.

• Assist with supplier performance reviews and improvement initiatives.

• Identify potential risks trends or opportunities through supplier and category analysis and communicate findings to Procurement team members.

Spend Visibility

• Support administration and utilization of SAP Ariba Spend Visibility and related procurement technologies.

• Maintain spend taxonomy supplier hierarchies spend classifications and reporting attributes.

• Support supplier normalization and spend classification activities to improve reporting accuracy and visibility.

• Monitor data quality and assist with resolution of reporting discrepancies.

• Collaborate with Procurement Finance IT Accounts Payable and Master Data teams to support accurate procurement reporting.

Automation & Digital Enablement

• Identify opportunities to automate Procurement reporting workflows and manual processes.

• Develop and maintain automated solutions utilizing Power BI Power Automate Microsoft Copilot and other approved technologies.

• Support Procurement digital enablement initiatives that improve efficiency visibility and stakeholder experience.

• Assist in evaluating and implementing tools that enhance Procurement performance and reporting capabilities.

• Promote data-driven decision-making through reporting automation and effective analytics.

Continuous Improvement & Stakeholder Support

• Build effective working relationships with Procurement Finance Operations Supply Chain IT and business stakeholders.

• Support savings tracking reporting and Procurement performance measurement activities.

• Identify opportunities to improve Procurement processes reporting capabilities and operational efficiency.

• Support adoption of Procurement technologies reporting tools and best practices.

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and special projects across the Procurement organization.

• Perform other Procurement-related duties as assigned.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Finance Economics Engineering Data Analytics Information Systems or a related field required.

• 35 years of experience in Procurement Supply Chain Finance Business Analytics or a related field required.

• Experience developing reports and dashboards utilizing Power BI Excel or similar analytical tools required

• Experience performing spend analysis supplier analysis KPI reporting or business analytics required

• Strong analytical critical-thinking and problem-solving skills required.

• Strong communication presentation and data storytelling capabilities required

• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset capable of managing multiple priorities and delivering results in a fast-paced and evolving environment required.

• Demonstrated interest in developing a long-term career within Procurement required.

• Experience with SAP Ariba SAP Coupa Jaggaer or similar procurement technologies preferred.

• Experience with Power Automate Copilot SQL Power Query Alteryx or related automation and analytics tools preferred.

• Experience supporting sourcing activities supplier management category management or supply chain functions preferred.

• Experience developing supplier scorecards performance reporting or business intelligence solutions preferred.

• Experience supporting continuous improvement automation or digital transformation initiatives preferred.

Physical Environment/Demands

• Most work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environment.

• Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal.

• Regular use of computers reporting systems and business applications.

• Occasional travel may be required.

• Stooping bending twisting and reaching may be required in completion of job duties.

• Valid Drivers License and driving record that meets Lamb Weston Driving Standards.

Functional Competencies

Procurement Analytics; Strategic Sourcing Support; Spend Analysis & Spend Visibility; Supplier Performance Analysis; Market Intelligence; Power BI & Data Visualization; Process Automation; AI & Digital Enablement; Financial Acumen; Data Storytelling; Continuous Improvement; Stakeholder Collaboration; Business Partnership; Problem Solving; Learning Agility; Procurement Acumen

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.

Anticipated Close Date

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: 09/29/2026

Pay Transparency

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 candidates 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 is listed below.

Pay Rate or Range: $64900.00 - $97360.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

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