What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager Procurement - Marketing/Sales position at Tyson Foods?
Job Details:
SUMMARY: This position is responsible for qualification of packaging products and or services at the best value that meets Tyson s standards of quality and reliability. This role plays an integral part in planning coordinating implementing and tracking procurement project cost savings commitments. Responsibilities include: Collaboration with Procurement Packaging Tower Leads Sales and
We are seeking a highly skilled and results-oriented Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our Procurement team. This role will focus on providing sourcing strategies, insights, and procurement support for our Sales and Marketing departments. The ideal candidate will have expertise in developing supplier partnerships, negotiating contracts, optimizing procurement processes, and redlining commercial terms to drive business outcomes. This position will ensure that our Sales and Marketing teams have access to the right resources, at the right time, and at the right cost while mitigating contractual risks.
Key Responsibilities:
Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience: 3 years experience in Procurement or Marketing. CPSM or CSCP certification highly desirable.
Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with eProcurement Source-to-Pay tools desirable.
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: 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.
Supervisory: Demonstrated ability to influence without positional authority.
Travel: May require travel up to 6 or more domestic trips per year.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
Yes
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.
SUMMARY: This position is responsible for qualification of packaging products and or services at the best value that meets Tyson s standards of quality and reliability. This role plays an integral part in planning coordinating implementing and tracking procurement project cost savings commitments. Responsibilities include: Collaboration with Procurement Packaging Tower Leads Sales and
We are seeking a highly skilled and results-oriented Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our Procurement team. This role will focus on providing sourcing strategies, insights, and procurement support for our Sales and Marketing departments. The ideal candidate will have expertise in developing supplier partnerships, negotiating contracts, optimizing procurement processes, and redlining commercial terms to drive business outcomes. This position will ensure that our Sales and Marketing teams have access to the right resources, at the right time, and at the right cost while mitigating contractual risks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with the Sales and Marketing teams to understand business needs and translate them into strategic sourcing plans that support business objectives.
- Develop and manage supplier relationships for marketing services, digital media, events, promotional materials, agency services, and other marketing-related sourcing categories.
- Lead sourcing initiatives for Sales and Marketing by identifying cost-saving opportunities, negotiating favorable terms, and mitigating risks.
- Redline commercial terms in agreements to ensure favorable outcomes for the organization, ensuring that terms align with business goals and comply with legal and financial standards.
- Analyze spend data to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in sourcing strategies.
- Manage the end-to-end procurement process for assigned categories, including supplier selection, negotiation, contract management, and performance monitoring.
- Drive cost optimization and process efficiencies in the procurement of marketing-related goods and services.
- Work closely with internal stakeholders, including Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Legal, to ensure smooth contract execution and compliance with company policies and standards.
- Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to track sourcing and supplier performance, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery goals are met.
- Monitor market trends and supplier innovations to provide strategic insights and recommend sourcing alternatives that enhance business performance.
Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience: 3 years experience in Procurement or Marketing. CPSM or CSCP certification highly desirable.
Computer Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with eProcurement Source-to-Pay tools desirable.
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: 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.
Supervisory: Demonstrated ability to influence without positional authority.
Travel: May require travel up to 6 or more domestic trips per year.
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
Yes
Work Shift:
1ST SHIFT (United States of America)
Certain roles at Tyson require background checks. If you are offered a position that requires a background check you will be provided additional documentation to complete once an offer has been extended.
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
Tyson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.
If you would like to learn more about your data privacy rights and how you may use that information, please read our Job Applicant Privacy Notice here.
Unsolicited Assistance: Tyson Foods and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited support from external recruitment vendors for open positions within the United States. Any resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee or applicant tracking system at Tyson Foods or its subsidiaries, without a valid written request and search agreement approved by HR, will be considered the property of Tyson Foods. No fees will be paid if the candidate is hired due to an unsolicited referral.