Procurement Buyer

Title: Procurement Buyer
Location: Kennewick, WA
Job Requisition ID: Req-260081
Time Type: Full time
About Lamb Weston
You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, and public Fortune 500 company, 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. You’ll gain access to hands-on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ 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 Buyer is responsible for the purchasing of goods and services from approved suppliers, in a manner consistent with approved quality standards and delivery requirements. The Procurement Buyer will be required to support and development of the purchasing function to advance department or organizational goals, objectives, and interests. Finally, the Procurement Buyer is also responsible for the day-to-day resolution of stakeholder and supplier issues. The position will work with Plant and Administrative Personnel, Corporate Procurement, and external suppliers.
Job Description

• Incorporate sourcing, contracting, and supplier management principles into daily work activities
• Gather necessary information to complete sourcing events (spot buys),support negotiations, support contracting,support supplier implementation,and support supplier management activitiesasrequired
• Purchase assigned items, supplies and materials or servicesin accordance withapproved buying programs using the established procurement policy
• Assistwith projects at manager's direction
• Document and resolve supplier quality and performance problemsusingKPI’s, byidentifyingroot causes and implementing corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence
• Assistcustoms brokers as necessary with entry data accuracy,regulations compliance,parts classification, andtransfer pricing agreementsfor customsprocessing
• Implementof cost improvement projects
• Assistprocurement resources with category or supplier issues
• Leadwith identification, development,and implementation of initiatives providingworkingcapital reductions
• Forecasting, invoice reconciliation, and good receiptsin support ofbusinesscontinuity
• Solve supply and service problems, ensuringhigh levelsofpricing /contract complianceandseamless customer service to allLamb Weston stakeholders
  

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; or equivalent related experience or training
• 5+ yearsofexperience in procurement,purchasing, or relatedfield.
• 5+ yearsofworking in a supply chain ormanufacturing firm preferred
• Ability toleveragecomputer software programs, specificallySAP or a comparable ERP solution, in addition to office productivity tools
• Ability to manage multiple priorities or projects
• Ability to influence managementand build teams
• Ability to work independently and as a team player, be organized, and plan ahead
• Ability tomaintain, develop, and execute departmental vision
• Excellent problem solving, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to learn quickly while also leading and teaching others
• Ability to travel up to 10%
  

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: 04/19/2026
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 candidate's 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: $63,160.00 - $94,750.00
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