Procurement Excellence Manager at Lamb Weston EMEA

Breda, North Brabant, Netherlands -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Project Management, Digitalization, Analytics, Stakeholder Management, Communication, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, Governance, Change Management, Cost Optimization, Risk Mitigation, Sustainability, Performance Monitoring

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

As a Procurement Excellence Manager, you play a pivotal role in continuously improving and professionalizing our procurement function. You define, implement, and embed best-in-class procurement processes, tools, and governance to enhance performance, transparency, and value creation across the organization. You work closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and key stakeholders to ensure procurement strategies are effectively executed and aligned with overall business objectives. In this role, you focus on driving continuous improvement, enabling digitalization, and supporting category teams with the right methodologies and insights. Key Responsibilities Design and implement procurement excellence frameworks, standards, and best practices Drive continuous improvement across sourcing, contracting, and supplier management Develop and optimize procurement processes, policies, and governance models Lead digitalization initiatives and tool implementations (e.g. e-sourcing, spend analytics, contract management) Define and monitor procurement KPIs and performance dashboards Support category teams with analytics, methodology, and change management Foster a culture of performance, compliance, and continuous improvement Identify opportunities for cost optimization, risk mitigation, and sustainability Act as a key change agent within the procurement organization Your Profile Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field 5–10 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or procurement excellence Experience in the food, FMCG, or manufacturing industry is strongly preferred Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, procurement processes, and supplier management Proven experience in process improvement, project management, and transformation initiatives Strong analytical skills and hands-on experience with procurement tools and data Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus What We Offer A key role in shaping and professionalizing the procurement function An international and dynamic working environment A competitive salary and benefits package Opportunities for personal and professional development This is a key role in shaping and further professionalizing the procurement function within an international and dynamic working environment. You will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, along with ample opportunities for personal and professional development. We offer you a challenging job in a dynamic and growing organization in the food industry. We challenge you to grow in the same way as our company, where development is key. We thrive in a culture defined by our values: Integrity, Teamwork, Inclusion, Drive for Results and Empowerment. As we say at Lamb Weston, when we see a potato, we see opportunities. What opportunities do you see? Have ambition. For yourself and for our company. Take initiative. Innovate. But above all, collaborate. With international colleagues. With our partners in the chain - from grower to customer. Use your passion and willpower to improve and renew us. Innovation is in our DNA. This is intrinsically linked to sustainability. We care about the world around us. Every aspect of our product reflects this. We are looking for team players. In an environment with co-workers who are passionate about their work. People who want and are given responsibility to collaborate on sustainable growth. Allowing us to become an even better company. A company that is good for the environment where you live and work. A company that is good for society, and good for yourself. We believe in growth. The growth of our company – and our employees. As we say at Lamb Weston: If we see a potato, we see opportunities. What opportunities do you see?

Responsibilities

Design and implement procurement excellence frameworks and drive continuous improvement across sourcing and supplier management. Lead digitalization initiatives and support category teams with analytics and methodologies.