Procurement Specialist

ConAgra Foods•Omaha, NE

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, the Procurement Specialist focuses on label packaging procurement. The role leads research and strategy implementation, resolves complex supply challenges, and builds relationships with internal teams and external suppliers. It performs category analysis, forecasting, and reporting, while collaborating across functions to identify and implement process improvements and strategic opportunities. The position manages purchasing and negotiations for assigned packaging categories, develops category strategies based on supply and demand, market dynamics, and cost drivers, and supports contract and position management. It serves as the primary contact for contract-management support across assigned locations and works with category managers and cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate material supply risks. The role also supports research and development initiatives, innovation projects, enterprise procurement initiatives, purchasing bids, specification changes, raw material inventory management, and monthly forecasting. The position is hybrid, with three days in the office. The listed annual compensation range is $64,000–$95,000. Actual salary may depend on location, relevant experience and skillset, and internal equity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or Business.
At least 2 years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Finance.
Experience working in a matrixed environment with changing priorities.
Strengths in project management and conflict management.
Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency.
Experience using SAP or a comparable ERP system.
Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data relationships.
Advanced presentation development skills using PowerPoint.
Experience working with Power BI reporting.
Experience supporting procurement digital initiatives.
Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools and Copilot functionality.

Responsibilities

Manage purchasing and negotiation of assigned packaging categories based on market conditions and business requirements.
Develop category strategies informed by supply and demand, market dynamics, and cost drivers.
Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
Support contract and position management using Excel, SAP, Right Angle, and other internal systems.
Serve as the primary contact for contract management support across assigned locations.
Identify and mitigate material supply risks in partnership with procurement category managers and cross-functional teams.
Support research and development initiatives and manage inbound supply considerations for innovation projects.
Ensure implementation of enterprise procurement initiatives across assigned brands.
Conduct data gathering and risk and reward analysis for purchasing bids and specification change initiatives.
Collaborate cross-functionally to manage raw material inventories and minimize loss or obsolescence.
Deliver accurate monthly forecasts and communicate changes in material costs and market drivers to stakeholders.