Global Procurement Analyst

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a Global Procurement Analyst for JBS that reports onsite to the corporate office in Greeley, Colorado.

Reporting to the Global Procurement Category Manager over Facilities Services and Chemicals, the Procurement Analyst is responsible for supporting the sourcing and management of global chemical producers and service providers and ensures all business requirements are accounted for in category strategies.  The Procurement Analyst role is critical in supporting sourcing through involvement in category strategy creation, supplier identification, selection, and negotiation analytics to ensure the highest level of service and quality of supply.  The Procurement Analyst will build strong working relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders through facilitating the day-to-day operations of the category.

Responsibilities:

• Support various business units and the Global Procurement teams in the sourcing process to ensure category strategies and supplier selection conform to business requirements.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams, including Food Safety and Quality Assurance, Operations, Sanitation, and Sustainability to qualify materials and suppliers, identify value creation opportunities, and lead sourcing initiatives.
• Conduct internal and external market research analysis to optimize sourcing decisions and keep stakeholders informed of key market impacts.
• Assist in the implementation of risk mitigation strategies for critical supplies and services by developing secondary supply options, favorable contract language, and new opportunities.
• Facilitate supplier negotiations, author master service/supply agreements and statements of work (SOWs) for execution.
• Interact with plant operations to ensure optimal compliance of negotiated contracts.
• Perform spend analytics and identify sourcing levers to meet cost reduction initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with IT Teams to update supplier information in SAP.
• Gather and analyze information to build reports and presentations for Senior Leadership.
• Maintain supplier scorecards and routinely solicit performance feedback from stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Business or related field preferred
• Ability to effectively interact in a cross-functional team environment
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Effective written and oral communications skills
• Understanding of supply/commodity markets a plus
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• : As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $55,000-$70,000;
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE/Vets/Disability

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.