Procurement Digital Sourcing Associate Manager
About The Position
Are you ready to redefine how procurement operates for the next decade? Join Hormel’s One Procurement Center of Excellence (COE) as a Digital Sourcing Manager—a pivotal role driving innovation, efficiency, and strategic impact across our global organization. This mid-level position offers broad exposure to cross-functional teams, giving you unmatched development opportunities. You’ll lead the charge in leveraging technology, data, and best practices to deliver cost savings, business continuity, and sourcing excellence. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love solving complex challenges, and have a digital-first mindset, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or related field (Master’s or certifications like CSCP/CPSM preferred).
- Experience: 2–4 years in procurement, ideally within Food & Beverage, CPG, or Manufacturing.
- Skills: Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities
- Strong Excel skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Proficiency in Coupa or similar RFx sourcing software (Oracle a plus)
- Mindset: Adaptable, curious, and ready to challenge the status quo.
- Must be a Citizen or National of the United States, a lawful, permanent resident, or have authorization to work in the United States.
- Applicants must not now, or in the future, require sponsorship for an employment visa.
Responsibilities
- Innovate: Be a key player in the sourcing function within the Procurement COE, driving complex market exercises and strategic category initiatives.
- Innovate Strategic Sourcing: Partner with the sourcing function within the Procurement COE, driving complex market exercises and strategic category initiatives.
- Sourcing Expert: Own a specific category to drive results.
- Be a Digital Champion: Own and define the digital strategy, including Coupa CSO e-Sourcing Platform, AI and data analytics. Provide technical expertise to the One Procurement team.
- Unlock Value Through Data: Use analytics and KPIs to identify opportunities, risks, optimize procurement performance, and uncover savings critical to the business.
- Collaborate & Influence: Partner with Category Managers and internal stakeholders to ensure flawless execution and adoption of e-Sourcing best practices.
- Drive Process Excellence: Continuously improve procurement processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness.
- Educate & Empower: Deliver strategic training on eAuction theory and “go-to-market” best practices.
Benefits
- comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
- discretionary annual merit increases, bonuses and profit sharing
- 401(k) with employer match
- stock purchase plan
- paid vacation
- FREE two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
