Procurement Manager - Proteins

Skip to main content Procurement Manager - Proteins Conagra Brands Omaha, NE Apply Join or sign in to find your next job Join to apply for the Procurement Manager - Proteins role at Conagra Brands Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy. Procurement Manager - Proteins Conagra Brands Omaha, NE 3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants See who Conagra Brands has hired for this role Apply Join or sign in to find your next job Join to apply for the Procurement Manager - Proteins role at Conagra Brands Email or phone Password Show Forgot password? Sign in Sign in with Email or New to LinkedIn? Join now By clicking Continue to join or sign in, you agree to LinkedIn’s User Agreement, Privacy Policy, and Cookie Policy. Save Report this job Reporting to the Director of Procurement You'll build a category strategy for Protein or services following approved buying programs using the established procurement policy at a competitive price. You'll provide internal customers with sourcing strategies, a world-class supply base, guide cost savings and maintain the level of service provided to the corporation.ResponsibilitiesLead and Manage categories as assigned.Jointly plan and implement sourcing strategies in the assigned categories in collaboration with functions across the Enterprise.Establish strategic relationships with the supply base, to deliver cost savings opportunities across the business.Negotiate, contract, and implement preferred supplier agreements.Lead cross functional teams in sourcing initiatives.Research market dynamics, cost drivers, supplier business models, and historical spend to enhance future negotiations for assigned categories.Provide clear position reporting. Facilitate ease of use and consistent application of volume estimates.Draft Requests for Information (RFI), Requests for Proposal (RFP), and conduct associated analysis.Assure the service and quality requirements of Conagra Brands are met, along with the required innovation and product improvements.Work with Operations and Brands to resolve all supply chain issues.Resolve supplier and internal customer issues to insure a successful implementation process.Improve cost savings through continuous improvement activities.Manage supplier relationships and track Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to evaluate and report performance.Ensure continuity of services for assigned categories by working with high quality suppliers and managing supplier performance.Collaborate with cross functional groups in each of the operating groups.Understand advanced sourcing practices and their application. Provide...