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Conagra Brands

Sr Procurement Specialist

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Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
82K-120K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
82K-120K Annually
Senior level
Lead category strategies and end-to-end procurement for assigned spend areas. Negotiate contracts, manage suppliers and surplus, resolve vendor issues, drive cost savings, implement procurement systems, and partner with stakeholders to deliver measurable results and change management across the organization.
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Reporting to the Procurement Director, you will build and execute category strategies for assigned supplies, materials, or services in alignment with procurement policies while ensuring competitive pricing and meeting the needs of internal customers.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

  • Plan and organize activities related to assigned spend categories.
  • Prepare and review contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements to ensure legal compliance, pricing accuracy, and alignment with specifications.
  • Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, from purchase intent through delivery.
  • Negotiate complex agreements for materials and services to achieve optimal outcomes.
  • Manage surplus materials, including coordinating buy-back opportunities.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand and support business needs.
  • Identify, recruit, and manage suppliers that deliver high-quality products and services at competitive prices while adhering to ethical standards.
  • Review and resolve vendor claims and contract issues in accordance with company policy.
  • Champion change management initiatives to integrate demand-driven principles across Procurement and the broader organization.

Ingredients Required for Your Success

  • Bachelor’s degree required; coursework or certification in supply chain management preferred.
  • 3–5 years of experience in purchasing, supply chain, or sales roles.
  • Strong verbal and written communication, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience leveraging vendor relationships to achieve meaningful cost savings through strategic initiatives.
  • Project management experience with a demonstrated track record of delivering results.
  • Proven experience developing strategies and leading them through implementation.
  • Understanding of economic principles and technical considerations, with experience conducting value analysis and value engineering.
  • Negotiation and contract development experience.
  • Results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes.
  • Customer-focused approach with flexibility to support changing business needs.
  • Strong analytical skills and business acumen.
  • Continuous learning mindset with a proactive approach to professional growth.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%.
  • Broad operations and marketplace knowledge; experience across multiple categories preferred.
  • Familiarity with electronic procurement technologies and systems integration.
  • Understanding of material requirements planning.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.

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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