Senior Procurement Specialist – Ingredients

Conagra Brands

Sr Procurement Specialist managing ingredient purchasing with strategic sourcing and supplier management at Conagra Brands. Focusing on quality, cost competitiveness, and supplier relationships.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeOmaha • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $82,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the purchasing of ingredients with a focus on texturants and components
Lead sourcing strategy development, supplier management, contract execution, and data stewardship
Develop and execute sourcing and category strategies for assigned ingredient spend
Plan and organize activities related to managed categories
Prepare and review contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements
Oversee end-to-end procurement activities from intent to purchase through delivery of materials
Lead negotiations for complex materials and services
Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, service, innovation, and cost competitiveness
Resolve supply, pricing, contract, and supplier performance issues
Partner with internal stakeholders to identify cost savings, value creation, and risk mitigation opportunities
Maintain accurate master data and provide transactional and reporting support
Support and champion change management initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required; professional certification preferred
5 or more years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, supply chain, commodity management, or finance
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Strategic mindset with strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of market economics, cost structures, and value analysis to support data-driven sourcing decisions
Experience negotiating commercial terms and supporting contract development and execution
Proficiency in Excel; experience with SAP and Power BI preferred
Proven ability to build and maintain strong supplier and cross-functional relationships
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare plans
Wellness incentive program
Mental wellbeing support
Fitness reimbursement
Bonus incentive opportunity
Matching 401(k)
Stock purchase plan
Career development opportunities
Employee resource groups
On-demand learning
Tuition reimbursement
Paid-time off
Parental leave
Flexible work-schedules
Volunteer opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementstrategic sourcingpurchasingsupply chain managementcommodity managementcontract negotiationdata stewardshipmarket economicscost structuresvalue analysis

Soft Skills

communication skillspresentation skillsinfluencing stakeholdersanalytical skillscritical thinkingproblem-solvingrelationship managementchange managementorganizational skillsability to manage multiple priorities

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeprofessional certification