Procurement Specialist

Conagra Brands; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Bonus opportunities

401(k) plan with company match

Stock purchase plan

Job summary

Conagra Brands in Omaha, Nebraska is seeking a procurement professional to manage purchasing of assigned commodities, ingredients, or packaging, focusing on price, quality, logistics, reliability and supply continuity.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will conduct market analysis, negotiations, master data, transactional execution, reporting and cross‑functional collaboration to drive procurement excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2+ years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, commodity trade, or finance roles.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for audiences at all levels.
• Strategic thinking and critical problem-solving abilities.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems preferred.
• Experience with data visualization and analytics tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing of assigned commodities, ingredients, or packaging in alignment with business objectives.
• Develop understanding of market dynamics, cost drivers and logistics.
• Develop understanding of company facilities, requirements, capabilities, processes and constraints.
• Build relationships with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Release RFPs, negotiate contracts and execute agreements aligned to category strategies.
• Provide research and analytical support for procurement initiatives and ad hoc projects.
• Support process improvements and documentation efforts.
• Manage procurement master data and transactional processes in ERP.
• Develop understanding of material requirements planning processes and data.
• Drive digital adoption by improving procurement tools and analytics.
• Collaborate with other functions to identify and implement process improvements.
• Develop and maintain reports to support procurement performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Strategic thinking

Excel

Data visualization

Analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

2+ years experience in purchasing/supply chain/finance

Tools

ERP systems

Data visualization tools

Job description

We’re always looking to connect with great talent. This role is part of our evergreen pipeline, meaning there may not be an immediate opening. If your background aligns with future needs, a recruiter will reach out when an opportunity becomes available. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will manage the purchasing of assigned commodities, ingredients, or packaging with a focus on price, quality, logistics, reliability, and supply continuity. You will be accountable for research, negotiations, master data analysis, transactional execution, reporting, and cross‑functional collaboration to support procurement excellence and continuous improvement.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing of assigned commodities, ingredients, or packaging in alignment with business objectives.
• Develop and apply an understanding of market dynamics, cost drivers, and logistics.
• Develop and apply an understanding of company facilities, requirements, capabilities, processes, and constraints.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and multiple cross‑functional teams.
• Release requests for proposal, negotiate contracts, and execute agreements aligned to category strategies.
• Provide research and analytical support for procurement initiatives and ad hoc projects.
• Support business process improvements and documentation efforts.
• Manage procurement master data and transactional processes within enterprise systems.
• Develop an understanding of material requirements planning processes and supporting data.
• Drive digital adoption by learning, applying, and continuously improving procurement tools and analytics to increase efficiency and decision quality.
• Collaborate with other business functions to identify and implement process improvement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain reports to support procurement performance and decision making.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two or more years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, commodity trade, or finance roles.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for audiences at all levels of the organization.
• Strategic thinking and critical problem‑solving skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning systems preferred.
• Experience with data visualization and analytics tools preferred.
• Number of Days in Office: 3
• #LI-Hybrid #LI-Associate #LI-PM2

Compensation Pay Range:$64,000-$95,000 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

• 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.