Procurement Specialist Ingredients

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Omaha, NE, USA
Hybrid
64K-95K Annually
Junior
Consumer Web • Food • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead ingredient procurement strategy and supplier negotiations, perform category analysis, forecasting, and reporting. Manage contracts, mitigate supply risks, support R&D and procurement digital initiatives, and collaborate cross-functionally to optimize inventory and implement process improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In

Reporting to the Director of Procurement, you will focus on Ingredient Procurement. You will lead research and strategy implementation, resolve complex supply challenges, and build relationships with internal teams and external suppliers. You will perform detailed category analysis, forecasting, and reporting while collaborating cross-functionally to identify and implement process improvements and strategic opportunities.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities
  • Manage purchasing and negotiation of assigned Ingredient categories based on market conditions and business requirements.

  • Develop category strategies informed by supply and demand, market dynamics, and cost drivers.

  • Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

  • Support contract and position management using Excel, SAP, Right Angle, and other internal systems.

  • Serve as the primary contact for contract management support across assigned locations.

  • Identify and mitigate material supply risks in partnership with procurement category managers and cross-functional teams.

  • Support research and development initiatives and manage inbound supply considerations for innovation projects.

  • Ensure implementation of enterprise procurement initiatives across assigned brands.

  • Conduct data gathering and risk and reward analysis for purchasing bids and specification change initiatives.

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to manage raw material inventories and minimize loss or obsolescence.

  • Deliver accurate monthly forecasts and communicate changes in material costs and market drivers to stakeholders.

Ingredients Required for Your Success
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or Business.
  • 2 or more years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Finance.

  • Experience working in a matrixed environment with changing priorities.

  • Strengths in project management and conflict management.

  • Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency.

  • Experience using SAP or a comparable ERP system

  • Advanced Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, and data relationships.

  • Advanced presentation development skills using PowerPoint.

  • Experience working with Power BI reporting.

  • Experience supporting procurement digital initiatives.

  • Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools and Copilot functionality.

  • Minimal Travel Required

  • In office 3 days per week Tuesday - Thursday

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Compensation 

Pay Range:$64,000-$95,000

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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, or Business.
  • 2 or more years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Finance.
  • Experience working in a matrixed environment with changing priorities.
  • Strengths in project management and conflict management.
  • Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency.
  • Experience using SAP or a comparable ERP system.
  • Advanced Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, and data relationships.
  • Advanced presentation development skills using PowerPoint.
  • Experience working with Power BI reporting.
  • Experience supporting procurement digital initiatives.
  • Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools and Copilot functionality.
  • Experience with Right Angle (contract/position management tool).
  • Ability to work in office 3 days per week (Tuesday - Thursday).
  • Minimal travel availability.

Conagra Brands Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Conagra Brands and has not been reviewed or approved by Conagra Brands.

  • Retirement Support Retirement programs are described as a standout, with a 401(k) that includes a company match and an additional company contribution, plus pension eligibility for certain groups. Company materials and filings emphasize this as a core strength across many roles.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives Incentive pay and bonus opportunities are presented as a meaningful part of total rewards. Summaries characterize annual incentives as consistent and an important contributor to overall compensation.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits Health, dental, and vision coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, and wellness resources are highlighted alongside perks like discounts and legal benefits. Day‑one eligibility for many corporate and non‑union roles is called out, supporting easy access to these programs.

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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
18,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1919

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.

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