(#Req-039333) Procurement Specialist Ingredients

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

Reporting to the Director of Procurement, you will focus on Ingredient Procurement. You will lead research and strategy implementation, resolve complex supply challenges, and build relationships with internal teams and external suppliers. You will perform detailed category analysis, forecasting, and reporting while collaborating cross-functionally to identify and implement process improvements and strategic opportunities.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and negotiation of assigned 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 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.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or Business.
• 2 or more 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.
• Minimal Travel Required
• In office 3 days per week Tuesday - Thursday

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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.