Job Details:

We are seeking an Procurement Professional to support indirect sourcing including equipment and machinery sourcing for our manufacturing operations. This role plays a critical part in ensuring operational efficiency, cost effectiveness, and supply reliability by partnering closely with Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment & Machinery Procurement

• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and related teams to define technical and commercial requirements for equipment and machinery.
• Review purchase requests and develop sourcing strategies aligned with operational needs and budget constraints.
• Prepare RFQs/RFPs and obtain competitive quotations from qualified suppliers.

Purchase Order & Delivery Management

• Evaluate suppliers based on total value including cost, quality, delivery schedule, technical fit, and site conditions.
• Issue and manage purchase orders, including changes and follow-ups.
• Monitor delivery schedules and proactively address delays, quality issues, or installation-related challenges.

Supplier Management & Development

• Manage supplier performance related to pricing, quality, delivery, and contract compliance.
• Analyze market trends and emerging technologies to identify and develop potential new suppliers.
• Build long-term, collaborative relationships with key suppliers to ensure stable supply and continuous improvement.

Inventory & Cost Management

• Monitor inventory levels for spare parts and consumables and maintain optimal stock levels.
• Analyze cost structures from a total cost perspective.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives through negotiations, alternative sourcing, and specification optimization.

Compliance & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, approval processes, and ethical standards.
• Support procurement reporting and data analysis (cost savings, supplier performance, delivery metrics).
• Contribute to procurement process and system improvements (ERP/JDE Edward experience preferred).

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement with a strong understanding of end-to-end procurement processes.
• Experience handling equipment, machinery, or CAPEX-related procurement.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to deliver clear, structured, and persuasive insights to stakeholders.
• Business-level English proficiency, including commercial negotiation with global suppliers.

Preferred

• Experience in manufacturing environments such as food, meat, pharmaceutical, chemical, or FMCG industries.
• Proven experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Maintenance, Finance, QA, or EHS teams.
• Experience driving cost-saving or strategic sourcing initiatives.
• ERP/JDE Edward or procurement system experience.
• Strong ownership mindset, problem-solving skills, and stakeholder management capability.

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

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.