We are looking for a Procurement Specialist to join our team in Omaha, Nebraska.
As the Procurement Specialist, reporting to the Director of Procurement, you will oversee procurement engagement in the new product introduction process, taking primary responsibility for procurement resource engagement during the initial phases of product introduction. Additionally, you will be the procurement representative on select cost savings projects, driving cost efficiencies across Conagra’s supply chain.
Position Responsibilities:
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Ensure all ingredients and packaging materials are available to support new product introductions, renovations, and ongoing production requirements while balancing volume sensitivity on new product innovation.
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Facilitate cost reduction programs by generating savings ideas and coordinating their implementation in partnership with platforms and category managers.
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Provide the Enterprise Procurement organization with visibility into the innovation and renovation pipeline, including the necessary requirements and timelines.
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Represent Enterprise Procurement in business innovation forums, highlighting supply risks, lead times, unique ingredients and other factors that may impact project timelines.
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Be the primary liaison for Procurement on the Supply Chain End-to-End teams, ensuring communication of business initiative requirements and strategies to the broader Enterprise Procurement organization.
Position Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree required.
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2+ years in Procurement, Supply Chain, R&D or Finance roles in a CPG environment.
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Experience leading successful projects or categories.
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MRP experience (SAP preferred).
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Strategic mindset that delivers results across all functions.
We require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship either now or in the future.
You will typically in the office Tuesday-Thursday. Mondays and Fridays are usually remote.
Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, 15 vacation days, 6 additional days off and 11 paid holidays. Check out our 401k plan too! Conagra will match 100% up to the first 6% of pay you save. We will also provide a 3% non-elective contribution to your account regardless of your participation (that's 9%)!
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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:
Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great food, and a team that’s passionate about innovation and growth. Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands, such as Birds Eye®, Marie Callender's®, Banquet®, Healthy Choice®, Slim Jim®, Reddi-wip®, and Vlasic®, and emerging brands, including Angie's® BOOMCHICKAPOP®, Duke's®, Earth Balance®, Gardein®, and Frontera®.
We pride ourselves on having the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.
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.
What We Do
Conagra has the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. Our diverse team embraces debate to challenge marketplace/business conventions. We are respected for our great brands, great food, great margins and consistent results.
We combine a rich heritage with a sharpened focus and entrepreneurial spirit. Conagra’s portfolio of iconic and emerging food brands continues to evolve to offer contemporary choices for every occasion. We are a 100 year-old company with a startup attitude - an imperative to transform how we do business. What’s not changing? Our timeless values: integrity, external focus, broad-mindedness, agility, leadership by all, and a focus on results.