Procurement Specialist, Packaging

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
• Advanced Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, and data relationships
• Advanced presentation development skills using PowerPoint
• Experience using SAP or a comparable ERP system
• Experience supporting procurement digital initiatives
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools and Copilot functionality

Responsibilities

• Manage purchasing and negotiation of assigned packaging 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
• 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

Qualifications

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

Pay

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.

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

About the Role

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.