Procurement Manager - Proteins

Conagra Brands•Omaha, NE

13d•$109,000 - $159,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Director of Procurement, you will build a category strategy for Protein or services following approved buying programs using the established procurement policy at a competitive price. You will provide internal customers with sourcing strategies, a world-class supply base, guide cost savings and maintain the level of service provided to the corporation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
7 years + experience in Procurement or related field
Experience with procurement/strategic sourcing end-user expectations and requirements
Food Industry experience desirable
Experience implementing/executing cross functional, complex projects, driving from start to finish
Material forecasting, supply/demand analysis
Experience with – SAP, Right Angle, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI

Responsibilities

Lead and Manage categories as assigned.
Jointly plan and implement sourcing strategies in the assigned categories in collaboration with functions across the Enterprise.
Establish strategic relationships with the supply base, to deliver cost savings opportunities across the business.
Negotiate, contract, and implement preferred supplier agreements.
Lead cross functional teams in sourcing initiatives.
Research market dynamics, cost drivers, supplier business models, and historical spend to enhance future negotiations for assigned categories.
Provide clear position reporting. Facilitate ease of use and consistent application of volume estimates.
Draft Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposal (RFP), and conduct associated analysis.
Assure the service and quality requirements of Conagra Brands are met, along with the required innovation and product improvements.
Work with Operations and Brands to resolve all supply chain issues.
Resolve supplier and internal customer issues to insure a successful implementation process.
Improve cost savings through continuous improvement activities.
Manage supplier relationships and track Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to evaluate and report performance.
Ensure continuity of services for assigned categories by working with high quality suppliers and managing supplier performance.
Collaborate with cross functional groups in each of the operating groups.
Understand advanced sourcing practices and their application. Provide organizational leadership in developing innovative approaches to new technology.
Develop and maintain positive, productive, proactive relationships with several suppliers and operating company personnel.
Implement supplier strategy using industry modeling and appropriate metrics across Conagra Brands.