Senior Procurement Specialist - CoManufacturing

This job is available in 2 locations Category Supply Chain & Manufacturing Job Id Req-041119 Job Type Full time Office Reporting to the Manager, Procurement Contract Manufacturing, you will support the identification and selection of contract manufacturing partners and contract negotiations to meet business needs, including innovation, capacity, and network optimization. You will partner with the Director and Manager using standardized negotiation processes and templates and help align Brand, Operations, Quality, Engineering, Research & Development, Transportation & Warehousing, and Procurement teams. You will help develop long-term relationships with contract manufacturing partners to identify growth opportunities and support business growth, innovation, and productivity improvement programs. You will also coordinate priorities across Marketing, Research & Development, Manufacturing, and Product Supply. A Taste of Your Responsibilities Support the sourcing and selection of finished-goods contract manufacturing partners to meet business needs. Review total delivered cost analyses, including raw material procurement, operational, and Transportation & Warehousing costs, while balancing service and quality performance measures. Support new plant setup within Conagra Brands systems. Support contract development and negotiations with existing and new contract manufacturers, including evaluation of alternative solutions, financial analysis, alignment with the Legal department and other stakeholders, and partnership with the Procurement Vice President of Contract Manufacturing. Benchmark practices across the food industry related to new technology, innovation, available capacity, and productivity strategies. Analyze market segments using market data and should-cost modeling. Support the Director and Manager in developing risk management plans and supplemental production options to mitigate service issues resulting from internal or external manufacturing disruptions. Support finished-goods projects through commercialization, including Commissioning, Qualification & Verification. Help ensure specifications are established before production and required parameters are achieved during product trials. Partner with Operations to support internal manufacturing and align with Conagra Brands manufacturing strategies, maximizing collaboration across Contract Manufacturing, Engineering, Marketing, Research & Development, Quality, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics. Work within Procurement to help develop manufacturing and capacity strategies aligned with current and future marketing strategies. Ingredients Required for Your Success Bachelor's degree. 5+ years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, or Sales. Project management experience. Experience with negotiation and contract development. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex functions. Operations and marketplace knowledge with experience in the relevant category. Food manufacturing experience is helpful. Willingness to travel 25–35%, primarily domestically. Number of Days in Office: 3 #LI-Hybrid #LI-PM2 #LI-MSL 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, p…

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