Ingredient Procurement Lead — Hybrid & Growth

Conagra Brands; United States; Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Bonus opportunity

401(k) & stock plan

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking an Ingredient Procurement professional who will lead research, strategy implementation, and supplier relations. You will forecast and report, and drive cross-functional process improvements across ingredient categories in a dynamic, matrixed environment.

You will partner with internal teams and external suppliers, utilize Excel, SAP, and Right Angle for contract support, and communicate market drivers and cost changes to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Finance.
• Experience in a matrixed environment with shifting priorities.
• Advanced Excel skills and data relationships.
• Experience with SAP or comparable ERP.
• Power BI reporting experience.
• Familiarity with procurement digital initiatives.
• Minimal travel; in-office 3 days per week (Tue-Thu).

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and negotiation of Ingredient 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 systems.
• Serve as the primary contact for contract management support across assigned locations.
• Identify and mitigate material supply risks in partnership with category managers and cross-functional teams.
• Support R&D initiatives and manage inbound supply for innovation projects.
• Ensure implementation of procurement initiatives across brands.
• Conduct data gathering and risk/return analysis for bids and specification changes.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to manage raw material inventories and minimize loss or obsolescence.
• Deliver accurate monthly forecasts and communicate changes in material costs and drivers.

Skills

Excel

SAP

Power BI

PowerPoint

Right Angle

AI Copilot familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or Business

Tools

SAP

Right Angle

Job description

Conagra Brands is seeking an Ingredient Procurement professional who will lead research, strategy implementation, and supplier relations. You will forecast and report, and drive cross-functional process improvements across ingredient categories in a dynamic, matrixed environment.

You will partner with internal teams and external suppliers, utilize Excel, SAP, and Right Angle for contract support, and communicate market drivers and cost changes to stakeholders.