Procurement Specialist

ConAgra Foods • Omaha, NE

7d • $63,000 - $93,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager of Procurement, you will manage the purchasing of plant-based protein ingredient materials while considering price, quality, logistics, reliability, and supply continuity. You will be accountable for research, high‑level problem resolution, negotiations, master data analysis, transaction processing, and report development. You'll collaborate with cross‑functional partners to identify process improvement opportunities and support the Ingredients team as business needs arise. A Taste of Your Responsibilities Develop and apply an understanding of market dynamics, cost drivers, and logistics related to plant-based protein ingredients Develop and apply an understanding of company facilities, requirements, capabilities, processes, and constraints Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and multiple cross‑functional teams Support business process improvements and documentation efforts Develop an understanding of enterprise resource planning material requirements planning processes and supporting data Manage procurement master data and leverage applicable systems to guide process efficiencies Release requests for proposal and negotiate and execute contracts aligned with category strategy Drive digital adoption by learning, applying, and continuously improving procurement tools and analytics to increase efficiency and decision quality Provide research and analytical support for issues and ad hoc projects across the procurement organization Ingredients Required for Your Success Bachelor’s degree Two or more years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, commodity trade, or finance roles Comfortable presenting information to all levels within the organization Strategic thinking and critical evaluation of issues Intermediate Excel experience Experience with SAP and data visualization tools is preferred In the Omaha office three days per week, Tuesday through Thursday #LI-PM2 #LI-Hybrid #LI-Associate 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two or more years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, commodity trade, or finance roles
• Comfortable presenting information to all levels within the organization
• Strategic thinking and critical evaluation of issues
• Intermediate Excel experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAP and data visualization tools is preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply an understanding of market dynamics, cost drivers, and logistics related to plant-based protein ingredients
• Develop and apply an understanding of company facilities, requirements, capabilities, processes, and constraints
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and multiple cross‑functional teams
• Support business process improvements and documentation efforts
• Develop an understanding of enterprise resource planning material requirements planning processes and supporting data
• Manage procurement master data and leverage applicable systems to guide process efficiencies
• Release requests for proposal and negotiate and execute contracts aligned with category strategy
• Drive digital adoption by learning, applying, and continuously improving procurement tools and analytics to increase efficiency and decision quality
• Provide research and analytical support for issues and ad hoc projects across the procurement organization

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