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Conagra Brands

Sr. Procurement Specialist

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Hybrid
Omaha, NE
82K-120K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Omaha, NE
82K-120K Annually
Senior level
Lead procurement analytics and process improvement initiatives by partnering with Supply Chain, IT, Finance, and category teams. Drive implementation of procurement tools, support the digital roadmap, mitigate risk, and deliver savings. Manage projects, engage stakeholders, translate data into actionable insights, and maintain advanced knowledge of SAP ECC, reporting tools, Power BI, Clarizen, and Excel. Hybrid role with ~10% travel.
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Reporting to the Procurement Insights & Analytics Manager, you will partner with cross-functional Supply Chain, Information Technology, and Finance resources, along with Enterprise Procurement category management teams, to mitigate risk, modernize tools and technology, and drive programs within the Enterprise Procurement Insights & Analytics team. You will develop a deep understanding of Procurement systems, processes, and governance while contributing to cross-functional projects, advancing Procurement’s Digital Roadmap, implementing tools, and supporting savings goals.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

  • Drive streamlined Supply Chain processes and initiatives across the organization
  • Partner with business stakeholders to understand requirements and identify opportunities in support of process improvement and risk management
  • Apply creative problem-solving with an “art of the possible” mindset to deliver innovative solutions
  • Engage cross-functional partners across multiple levels and escalate issues when leadership attention is required
  • Take ownership of work assignments that may include ambiguity and evolving priorities
  • Communicate effectively through written and verbal formats, tailored to the audience, facilitating meetings with cross-functional leaders
  • Support implementation of Procurement tools and processes aligned to digital roadmap initiatives
  • Collaborate with super-users and maintain advanced knowledge of systems including SAP Enterprise Central Component and other modules, project management platforms, and reporting tools

Ingredients Required for Your Success

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field
  • 5 or more years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Project Management
  • Experience with project management, influencing stakeholders, team collaboration, and driving results
  • Strong technical skills with systems such as SAP, Power BI, Microsoft Excel, Clarizen, PowerPoint, and other analytical tools
  • Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment while retaining a strategic, end-to-end perspective
  • Strong detail oriented and analytical mindset with ability to translate data into actionable insights
  • Willingness to travel approximately 10 percent of the time

Physical Requirements

Not applicable for this role

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

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