Reporting to the Director of Procurement, you will support Protein Procurement by leading research, implementing category strategies, resolving complex supply challenges, and building relationships with internal teams and external suppliers. You will perform detailed category analysis, forecasting, and reporting while collaborating across functions to identify process improvements and strategic opportunities.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
- Manage purchasing and negotiations for assigned protein categories based on market conditions and business requirements.
- Develop category strategies informed by supply and demand, market dynamics, and cost drivers.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Support contract and position management using Excel, Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing software, RightAngle, Profitability and Performance Management, and other internal systems.
- Serve as the primary contact for contract management support across assigned areas.
- 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.
- Implement enterprise procurement initiatives across assigned brands.
- Gather data and conduct risk-and-reward analyses for purchasing bids and specification change initiatives.
- Collaborate across functions 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.
- Monitor supplier quality and service performance with internal customers.
- Champion corrective actions and quality improvement plans with facilities, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, and suppliers.
Ingredients Required for Your Success
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Finance.
- Experience working in a matrixed environment with changing priorities.
- Project management and conflict management experience.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency.
- Experience using Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing software or a comparable enterprise resource planning system.
- Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data relationships.
- Advanced PowerPoint presentation development skills.
- Experience working with Power Business Intelligence reporting.
- Experience supporting procurement digital initiatives.
- Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools and Copilot functionality.
- Minimal travel required.
- Availability to work in the office 3 days per week, Tuesday through Thursday.
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Compensation
Pay Range:$64,000-$95,000The 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, Business, or a related field
- At least 2 years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Finance
- Experience working in a matrixed environment with changing priorities
- Project management and conflict management experience
- Continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency
- Experience using SAP or a comparable enterprise resource planning system
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data relationships
- Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint presentation development skills
- Experience working with Power BI reporting
- Experience supporting procurement digital initiatives
- Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools and Copilot functionality
- Minimal travel required
- Availability to work in the office three days per week, Tuesday through Thursday
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Conagra Brands Insights
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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