Manager Procurement - Packaging

ConAgra Foods•Omaha, NE

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Procurement, you will lead the Enterprise Procurement group in one or more assigned categories within the Packaging area. You will source, negotiate, contract, and manage high‑value categories ranging from fifty million dollars to over three hundred million dollars in annual spend, with a focus on folding cartons. You will partner with internal customers to develop sourcing strategies, build a strong supply base, drive cost savings, and maintain service levels across the enterprise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Seven or more years of experience in Procurement or a related field
Experience supporting end‑user expectations and requirements within strategic sourcing
Project management experience, including delivery of complex initiatives
Experience implementing and completing large, cross‑functional projects
Experience with Microsoft Office applications, internet research, and Enterprise Resource Planning systems
Experience leading diverse teams and driving alignment
Conflict management and stakeholder engagement experience
Experience with Systems Applications and Products, Right Angle, Microsoft Excel with complex spreadsheets, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Access

Responsibilities

Jointly plan and execute sourcing strategies for assigned categories in collaboration with cross‑functional partners across the enterprise
Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships to identify and deliver cost savings opportunities
Negotiate, contract, and implement preferred supplier agreements
Lead cross‑functional teams through sourcing and procurement initiatives
Research market dynamics, cost drivers, supplier business models, and historical spend to strengthen negotiation strategies
Provide clear position reporting and practical application of volume estimates
Draft Requests for Information and Requests for Proposal and conduct associated analyses
Ensure service, quality, innovation, and product improvement requirements are met
Partner with Operations and Brand teams to resolve supply chain issues
Resolve supplier and internal customer issues to support successful implementation
Manage supplier relationships and track Key Performance Indicators to evaluate and report performance
Ensure continuity of services by monitoring supplier performance and mitigating risk
Apply advanced sourcing practices and industry modeling to supplier strategies
Provide organizational leadership by promoting innovative approaches and emerging technologies