Procurement Category Manager
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
The Procurement Category Manager (Capex, Construction & Maintenance) will establish and execute 1–3-year category strategies across construction, maintenance and capital equipment to deliver value across Simplot’s Ag Retail footprint. The role partners closely with internal stakeholders across the business entity including Engineering, Capital Project Management, Operations, and Finance. Category strategies include spend analysis and opportunity mapping, external market analysis, supplier segmentation and supplier management, and establishing a multi-year project portfolio. This Procurement Category Manager will also lead sourcing projects based on the category strategy and support on-demand projects from internal stakeholders, with a focus on assurance of supply, quality, service, cost, innovation, and relationship outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
The Procurement Category Manager will establish and execute 1–3-year category strategies across construction, maintenance and capital equipment to deliver value across Simplot’s Ag Retail footprint. The role partners closely with internal stakeholders across the business entity including Engineering, Capital Project Management, Operations, and Finance. Category strategies include spend analysis and opportunity mapping, external market analysis, supplier segmentation and supplier management, and establishing a multi-year project portfolio. This Procurement Category Manager will also lead sourcing projects based on the category strategy and support on-demand projects from internal stakeholders, with a focus on assurance of supply, quality, service, cost, innovation, and relationship outcomes.
Typical Education
Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4-year college or university (Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, or related field).
Relevant Experience
- 3+ years in Procurement, Project Engineering/Management or closely related commercial role.
- Demonstrated experience with RFx processes, contracting, negotiation, and supplier performance management.
- Strong analytical skills including spend analysis, market/data analysis, opportunity prioritization
- Proven ability to build stakeholder relationships, prioritize competing priorities, influence decisions, and drive cross-functional outcomes.
- MS Office Suite (Word – contract redlining, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with capex, construction, and maintenance categories and contractor/subcontractor dynamics.
- Experience with SAP Ariba (Sourcing & Contracts modules) and PowerBI dashboards.
- Knowledge of master agreement structures (ex: MPSA, MESPA, MCA, MSA) and experience negotiating detailed terms and conditions.
- Exposure to Strategic Cost Management, should-cost modeling, supplier relationship and risk management, and TCO analysis.
Job Requisition ID: 25320
Travel Required: Up to 25%
Location(s): Simplot Headquarters - Boise
Country: United States
**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. **