Senior Manager Procurement

Job Details: The Sr. Manager Procurement (Sourcing & Category Management) is responsible for developing strategic plans and executing sourcing activities for assigned categories. This position will leverage their experience and knowledge to build comprehensive strategies at the category level and execute the sourcing process. This position will help drive program compliance through collaboration with the Supplier Management and Contract Management functions creating value for the entire Tyson enterprise. This position will drive sustainable strategies that will actively seek to reduce and/or control costs for raw materials, supplies and services while increasing efficiencies for the business. This position will work closely with the stakeholders in various Business Units including Sustainability, Environmental, Global Security, Operations and Shared Service organizations to provide innovative new products and services to meet business objectives. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Manage strategic customer and supplier relationships to ensure satisfaction and business alignment. Develop and manage category supplier relationships, lead supplier business reviews, and serve as the escalation point for performance, risk, and major supplier issues. Maintain expertise in category markets, pricing, cost drivers, industry trends, and supplier dynamics, and communicate changes to stakeholders. Develop and execute multi-year category strategies and sourcing activities for complex and/or critical categories based on data, insights, and business requirements. Lead strategic supplier discussions on long-term objectives, market trends, innovation, technology, and investment opportunities. Manage sourcing projects against Assurance of Supply, Quality, Service, Cost, and Innovation (AQSCI) requirements. Partner with Data Analytics to establish sourcing baselines and manage Total Cost of Ownership at the category level. Lead sourcing events, including supplier and stakeholder communications, bid analysis and scoring, presentations, awards, and financial value tracking against baseline spend. Identify, prioritize, and manage near- and long-term value-generating projects and deliver performance goals across a significant category portfolio. Partner with Supplier Management and Contracting on supplier segmentation and category contract execution and management. Drive continuous improvement, efficiencies, and cost reduction. Requirements: Education : Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience : 8+ years of experience in Procurement or Supply Chain. Environmental background is a plus. Computer Skills : Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with souring software, contract systems, and AI preferred. Communication Skills : Must demonstrate strong verbal and written skills. Must be able to influence team and cross functional leaders. Must be able to engage/inform senior level management in procurement on a regular basis. Special Skills : Must have experience in developing long-term business strategies and running complex sourcing events. Recognized as an established expert in respective field. Develops and executes strategy that aligns function with organizational goals and generates results that will have a positive impact on the function/business unit or Enterprise. Supervisory : Demonstrated ability to influence without positional authority. Travel : May require travel up to 6 or more domestic trips per year. All professional team members are expected to demonstrate responsible use of approved AI tools, including safeguarding sensitive information, adhering to company policies, and validating AI-generated outputs. Individual Contributors should demonstrate the ability to integrate AI into daily work, improve efficiency through AI-enabled solutions, evaluate outputs critically, and apply professional judgment when using AI. People Leaders should demonstrate the ability to drive responsib…

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