MRO Buyer

Conagra Brands • Henning, IL

1d • $63,000 - $93,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager at our Henning, IL facility, local producers of Pam Spray, you will build and execute category strategy for assigned supplies, materials or services following approved buying programs using the established procurement policy at a competitive price ensuring the needs of internal customers are met. How Will You Affect Our Business? Manage categories to help reduce potential supply and quality issues Monitor Purchase Requests from all departments daily and Create Purchase Orders accordingly. Monitor all Purchase Orders and open Invoices daily and report out monthly. Monitor Storeroom Cycle counts with Storeroom clerk daily. Provide support for sourcing materials or services, savings projects, and procurement strategies. Monitor and analyze data to ensure supply at competitive market prices Provide POV (point of view) update monthly to communicate changes in pricing, market data, and CCRs Monitor vendor quality and service performance with internal customers. Champion corrective actions and quality improvement programs with facilities, quality assurance, R&I and suppliers. Lead and implement process improvements, CCR projects, working capital, and inventory projects. Do You Have What It Takes? 3+ years in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Commodity Trade or Finance roles in a Manufacturing environment. Experience using SAP or comparable ERP system. Experience with Tungsten and SLP Ariba systems a plus. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel – v lookups, formula relationships and pivot tables). Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or equivalent experience Experience in influence management, project management, creative problem solving and cross-functional team building skills MRP experience Occasional travel required for training Relocation assistance is available for this position. Preference will be given to local candidates. #LI-Onsite #LI-Associate #LI-MW1 Compensation: Pay Range:$63,000-$93,000 The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees. Our Benefits: We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role: Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities Our Company: At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome. Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request. At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®. Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome. Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

Requirements

• 3+ years in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Commodity Trade or Finance roles in a Manufacturing environment.
• Experience using SAP or comparable ERP system.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel – v lookups, formula relationships and pivot tables).
• MRP experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred or equivalent experience
• Experience with Tungsten and SLP Ariba systems a plus.
• Experience in influence management, project management, creative problem solving and cross-functional team building skills

Responsibilities

• Manage categories to help reduce potential supply and quality issues
• Monitor Purchase Requests from all departments daily and Create Purchase Orders accordingly.
• Monitor all Purchase Orders and open Invoices daily and report out monthly.
• Monitor Storeroom Cycle counts with Storeroom clerk daily.
• Provide support for sourcing materials or services, savings projects, and procurement strategies.
• Monitor and analyze data to ensure supply at competitive market prices
• Provide POV (point of view) update monthly to communicate changes in pricing, market data, and CCRs
• Monitor vendor quality and service performance with internal customers.
• Champion corrective actions and quality improvement programs with facilities, quality assurance, R&I and suppliers.
• Lead and implement process improvements, CCR projects, working capital, and inventory projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement
• Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan
• Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement
• Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level