Manager of Logistics Procurement & Optimization- Austin, MN or Willmar, MN

• MANAGER

LOGISTICS PROCUREMENT & OPTIMIZATION

• TRANSPORTATION
• CORPORATE OFFICE (AUSTIN

OR WILLMAR, MN

)

• This position reports directly to the Manager of Procurement & Optimization
• Transportation & Warehousing. Relocation is eligible for this role.

• RESPONSIBILITIES

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Develop Category Strategies:

Create and implement strategies for assigned transportation categories, aligning with key stakeholders and identifying areas for cost savings. +

Lead Sourcing Events:

Conduct sourcing events to secure industry-leading prices while meeting quality and delivery specifications. +

Contract Management:

Implement and manage contracts in partnership with legal and stakeholders, ensuring compliance with contract policies. + Negotiate, review, and approve purchase agreements with suppliers. +

Supplier Management:

Establish and maintain supplier relationships, providing data-driven KPI feedback, continuous improvement, and conducting Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs). + Identify and recommend alternate suppliers and/or delivery modes. +

Stakeholder Engagement:

Collaborate with Corporate Transportation Operations, Plant Transportation teams, Plant Operations, and Sales to gather input, review supplier performance, and drive metric-driven business improvements. Partner with Procurement Shared Services (PSS) to optimize work processes. +

Market Monitoring:

Monitor market conditions and advise management on changes in service prices and issues impacting transportation expenses. +

Process and Cost Improvement:

Identify and lead strategic process and cost improvement projects, including Design to Value initiatives, in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders.

• QUALIFICATIONS

• Required + Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

+ Proven experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, operations, engineering, or a related field. + Demonstrated initiative and achievement. + Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. + Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation skills. + Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. + Functional knowledge of Financial Systems Software (Oracle) and other Hormel systems (AS 400, Jaeger, OTM, etc.). + Willingness to travel up to 5-10%. + Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa. + Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.

• LOCATION

• Austin, MN or Willmar, MN

• BENEFITS

• Hormel Foods offers an excellent benefits package. Competitive base salary plus bonus, annual merit increase performance reviews, medical, dental, vision, non-contributory pension, 401(k) immediate eligible, stock purchase plan, relocation assistance, paid vacation, FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees. _The base pay range for this position $98_ ,100
• 137,325 _per year; however, actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills set, level of experience, and specific office location.

_ _At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. We are committed to the journey! Learn more about our progress here:_ _https://www.hormelfoods.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion/_ _Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability._

• Requisition ID
• : 34184Hormel Foods Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.