Sr Procurement Administrator – 1st shift – Fort Smith Plant

Job Details:

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Position Summary

This lead position supports ingredient data management, category research, purchasing analytics, vendor coordination, and reporting. The role works across multiple systems and teams to maintain accurate information, improve processes, and support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain ingredient price files and specifications.

• Support assigned ingredient categories.

• Coordinate ingredient material-number creation and approval across multiple systems.

• Research category usage trends and verify data accuracy.

• Analyze purchasing trends by category, location, and division.

• Develop reports and tools that support informed decision-making.

• Support the RFP and bid process, including development, tracking, system loading, and execution.

• Coordinate vendor-management requirements, including approvals, insurance, and tax documentation.

• Manage scorecard reporting for ingredient categories.

• Maintain and update category overviews.

• Assist management with critical transactions needed to meet business requirements.

• Prepare reports to measure team performance and monitor workload.

• Resolve problems effectively while setting priorities, evaluating results, and coordinating with others.

Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• 5+ years of relevant experience

• Data management, analytics, or project management experience preferred

Computer Skills:

• Strong overall computer proficiency

• Microsoft Office proficiency required

• SAP experience preferred

Communication Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and leaders at all organizational levels

Supervisory Responsibilities: No direct reports

Travel: None

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Work Shift:

1ST SHIFT (United States of America)

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