Senior Capital Projects Procurement Leader - Hybrid

Conagra Brands; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to drive sourcing for capital projects. You will report to the Senior Director of Procurement and work with engineering, operations and project teams to balance cost, schedule, quality and service while ensuring controls and policy compliance.

You will draft RFPs, manage supplier relationships, negotiate large purchases, and lead supplier performance initiatives to reduce total cost and support on‑time project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7+ years of experience in procurement.
• Experience in construction and equipment procurement.
• Broad understanding of capital equipment and the construction industry.
• Contract law knowledge, including review of statements of work and drawings.
• Experience negotiating large purchases and complex technical requirements.
• Demonstrated success managing competitive sourcing events and single‑source procurements.
• Experience independently managing multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines.
• Interpersonal communication, customer service, and problem‑solving.
• Proven track record of executing complex initiatives from strategy through implementation.
• Analytical mindset with a solution‑oriented approach.
• Intermediate Excel and ERP system experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting for capital projects.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams including engineering, project management, operations, and other internal stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and governance requirements.
• Draft RFI/RFPs and perform associated commercial and technical analysis.
• Identify and recommend innovative or alternative sourcing strategies and supplier options.
• Establish and lead supplier relationship management initiatives within the capital supplier base.
• Research market dynamics, cost drivers, and historical spend to strengthen negotiation strategies.
• Resolve supplier and internal stakeholder issues to support project delivery.
• Manage supplier performance by tracking KPIs and communicating results.
• Support continuity of services through proactive supplier performance management.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers, contractors, and internal partners.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Conagra Brands is seeking a seasoned procurement leader to drive sourcing for capital projects. You will report to the Senior Director of Procurement and work with engineering, operations and project teams to balance cost, schedule, quality and service while ensuring controls and policy compliance.

You will draft RFPs, manage supplier relationships, negotiate large purchases, and lead supplier performance initiatives to reduce total cost and support on‑time project delivery.