Procurement Manager - Proteins

Reporting to the Director of Procurement, you'll build a category strategy for Protein or services following approved buying programs using the established procurement policy at a competitive price. You'll provide internal customers with sourcing strategies, a world‑class supply base, guide cost savings and maintain the level of service provided to the corporation. Responsibilities Lead and manage categories as assigned. Jointly plan and implement sourcing strategies in the assigned categories in collaboration with functions across the Enterprise. Establish strategic relationships with the supply base to deliver cost savings opportunities across the business. Negotiate, contract, and implement preferred supplier agreements. Lead cross‑functional teams in sourcing initiatives. Research market dynamics, cost drivers, supplier business models, and historical spend to enhance future negotiations for assigned categories. Provide clear position reporting. Facilitate ease of use and consistent application of volume estimates. Draft requests for information (RFI), requests for proposal (RFP), and conduct associated analysis. Assure the service and quality requirements of Conagra Brands are met, along with the required innovation and product improvements. Work with Operations and Brands to resolve all supply chain issues. Resolve supplier and internal customer issues to insure a successful implementation process. Improve cost savings through continuous improvement activities. Manage supplier relationships and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate and report performance. Ensure continuity of services for assigned categories by working with high quality suppliers and managing supplier performance. Collaborate with cross‑functional groups in each of the operating groups. Understand advanced sourcing practices and their application. Provide organizational leadership in developing innovative approaches to new technology. Develop and maintain positive, productive, proactive relationships with several suppliers and operating company personnel. Implement supplier strategy using industry modeling and appropriate metrics across Conagra Brands. Requirements Bachelor's degree required. 7+ years experience in procurement or related field. Experience with procurement/strategic sourcing end‑user expectations and requirements. Food industry experience desirable. Experience implementing/executing cross‑functional, complex projects, driving from start to finish. Material forecasting, supply/demand analysis. Experience with SAP, Right Angle, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI. In the Omaha office 3 days per week, Tuesday‑Thursday. Approximately 10–20% travel. Compensation Pay range: $109,000–$159,000. 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. Benefits We care about your total well‑being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role: 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Conagra Brands