Procurement Assistant Jobs in Meridian, ID (NOW HIRING)

The 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.SummaryThe Manager, Procurement Operations is responsible for translating approved demand and supply plans into efficient procurement execution across the business. This role leads the operational procurement organization including Supply Planners, Procurement Specialists, Buyers, and Procurement Coordinators while ensuring inventory availability, service performance, and execution of the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.The position serves as the primary bridge between Demand Planning, Strategic Procurement, Distribution, Operations, and Commercial teams to ensure customer demand is fulfilled through disciplined procurement planning and execution.This leader drives operational excellence through SAP IBP, inventory optimization, purchase order execution, supplier delivery performance, and continuous improvement of procurement processes.Key ResponsibilitiesSupply Planning LeadershipLead a team of Supply Planners responsible for converting approved demand plans into executable supply plans.Ensure supply plans appropriately consider:Forecast demandInventory positionsOpen purchase ordersInternal transfersSupplier lead timesSafety stock targetsBusiness strategyFacilitate supply planning reviews and drive resolution of supply-demand imbalances.Lead execution of SAP IBP supply planning processes and operating cadence. IBP Supply Structure | PowerPoint , IBP Overview | PowerPoint , IBP Retail...y Planning | PowerPoint Procurement Operations LeadershipLead Procurement Specialists, Buyers, and Procurement Operations personnel.Ensure accurate and timely purchase order execution.Monitor delivery performance and purchase order status.Oversee vendor master data, procurement workflows, and purchasing processes.Establish operational standards and controls for procurement execution.Inventory and Supply ManagementDrive inventory optimization while maintaining targeted service levels.Monitor inventory health, aging inventory, and replenishment performance.Coordinate purchasing, inventory positioning, and distribution planning activities.Develop action plans to address supply shortages, excess inventory, and service risks.Cross-Functional CoordinationCollaborate with:Demand PlanningDistributionStrategic ProcurementCommercial OperationsFinanceSupply Chain Leadershipto ensure alignment across planning and execution activities.Communicate supply risks, constraints, and mitigation plans to leadership.Operational Supplier ManagementManage operational supplier relationships focused on:Delivery performanceLead-time adherenceOrder accuracyService level attainmentEscalation resolutionPartner with Strategic Procurement on supplier-related execution issues.IBP Process LeadershipDrive disciplined execution of monthly IBP processes.Maintain supply-planning master data including:Supplier lead timesSafety stock parametersMinimum order quantitiesTransportation constraintsSupply network relationshipsEnsure procurement execution aligns with approved Plan of Record. Web Based...SGS Retail | PowerPoint , IBP Overview | PowerPoint , IBP Retail...y Planning | PowerPoint Continuous ImprovementIdentify opportunities to improve:Procurement productivityInventory turnsService levelsWorking capitalSAP IBP utilizationPurchase order automationTypical EducationBachelor's degree in a related field preferred.Job Requisition ID:26852Travel Required:Location(s):Simplot Headquarters - BoiseCountry:United States**The 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.If the Simplot Company decides to offer you this position, such offer will be conditioned on your satisfactory completion of a post-offer criminal background check. For Washington Job Applicants, see the Washington State Attorney General's Washington Fair Chance Act GuideandRCW 49.94.010 for more information.**