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Conagra Brands

Senior Procurement Specialist

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Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
82K-120K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
82K-120K Annually
Senior level
Leads strategic sourcing and procurement initiatives across multiple business categories. Responsibilities include developing category strategies, managing supplier relationships and performance, negotiating contracts, conducting RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, assessing supplier risk and finances, driving efficiency and working capital improvements, maintaining supplier records, and presenting recommendations to leadership. The role also uses enterprise procurement systems and partners with cross-functional stakeholders.
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Reporting to the Manager of Procurement, you will support strategic sourcing initiatives across Marketing, Brand, Foundations, Research & Development, Fulfillment, and Corporate Communications. You will serve as a strategic business partner by developing innovative sourcing strategies that create value, manage risk, improve supplier performance, and support current and future business priorities. You will build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers, use data-driven insights to influence decision-making, and lead sourcing initiatives that support organizational growth and performance.

 

A Taste of Your 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.

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Ingredients Required for Your Success

  • 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 requests for information, requests for proposal, and requests for quotation 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.

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Number of Days in Office: 3

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Compensation 

Pay Range:$82,000-$120,000

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

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

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.

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Conagra Brands Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL, United States, 60654

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