Strategic Procurement Lead — Sourcing & Contracts (Hybrid)

Conagra Brands

Omaha (NE)

Hybrid

USD 82,000 - 120,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits
Bonus opportunity
401(k) matching

Job summary

Conagra Brands is seeking a procurement professional to support strategic sourcing across Marketing, Brand, Foundations, R&D, Fulfillment, and Corporate Communications. You will partner with internal stakeholders to drive value, manage risk, and improve supplier performance using data-driven insights.

You will lead RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, negotiate contracts, and develop business cases to support growth and efficiency.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience sourcing products and/or services.
  • Understanding of marketing / brand processes.
  • Experience sourcing media and Corporate Communications services.
  • Experience negotiating commercial agreements and supplier contracts.
  • Strong supplier development, supplier diversity, risk management, performance management, and category management experience.
  • Experience developing and executing RFI, RFP, and RFQ events.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and financial evaluation skills.
  • Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills.
  • Skilled at building relationships and influencing stakeholders across multiple functions.
  • Resourceful, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong listening skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach.
  • Effective prioritization, multitasking, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies across assigned categories.
  • Build and maintain supplier relationships in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Lead supplier performance reviews, identify improvement opportunities, and establish corrective action plans.
  • Maintain category strategies and ensure alignment with business objectives.
  • Support and lead contract negotiations to optimize commercial outcomes.
  • Read, draft, review, and negotiate supplier contracts.
  • Provide strategic sourcing solutions that address stakeholder needs and business priorities.
  • Research supplier capabilities, industry trends, agency models, and market dynamics to identify best practices.
  • Develop business cases and recommendations using data-driven analysis.
  • Lead requests for information, requests for proposal, and requests for quotation processes.
  • Conduct supplier financial, operational, and risk assessments.
  • Drive efficiency and working capital initiatives.
  • Benchmark costs, evaluate supplier value, and negotiate favorable outcomes in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Manage supplier onboarding and setup activities.
  • Maintain accurate contract and supplier records.
  • Present sourcing recommendations, opportunities, risks, and investment priorities to leadership.
  • Foster strong partnerships across the organization to deliver sustainable business value.
  • Manage procurement-related activities within enterprise systems, including SAP, Shopperations, CMD, and Accolade.

Skills

Strategic sourcing
Supplier relationships
Negotiation
Contract management
Category management
RFP/RFI/RFQ processes
Project management
Analytical skills
Financial evaluation
Communication skills
Relationship building
Team collaboration
Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business Administration

Job description

Conagra Brands is seeking a procurement professional to support strategic sourcing across Marketing, Brand, Foundations, R&D, Fulfillment, and Corporate Communications. You will partner with internal stakeholders to drive value, manage risk, and improve supplier performance using data-driven insights.

You will lead RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, negotiate contracts, and develop business cases to support growth and efficiency.

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