Manager Procurement, External Manufacturing
Company: Conagra Brands
Location: Omaha
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
Reporting to the Vice President Procurement you will manage the
identification and selection of contract manufacturing partners and
negotiation of contracts to support needs including innovation,
capacity, and network optimization. Lead regimented approach to
contract negotiations using standardized processes and templates.
Ensure alignment of cross-functional team members including Brand,
Operations, Engineering, R&D, T&W and Procurement. Develop
and maintain long-term business relationships with contract
manufacturing partners to identify growth opportunities. Provide
project management for business growth, innovation and productivity
improvement programs. Ensure use of resources and communication of
priorities by coordinating efforts between Marketing, R&D,
Manufacturing, Quality and Product Supply departments.You Will:Lead
the sourcing/selection process for finished goods contract
manufacturing partners to meet our needs.
Complete total delivered cost analysis including raw material
procurement, operational and T&W costs while balancing service
and quality performance measures. Lead contract design and
negotiations inclusive of conducting RFPs, analyzing alternative
solutions, rigorous financial analysis, alignment with the legal
department, stakeholders and the Procurement VP of Contract
Manufacturing.Benchmark competitive set within the food industry
for new technology, innovation, available capacity and productivity
strategies. Analyze segments through market data and should cost
modeling. Develop risk management plan for supplemental production
options to avoid service issues in the event of internal/external
manufacturing disruptions. Manage finished goods projects up to
commercialization (CQV). Ensure specifications are established
before production and all parameters are achieved during the
product trials setting up the CQV process. Liaison with the
Operations team to support make vs buy analysis and decisions.
Develop category strategies.Drive cost savings through negotiations
and continuous improvement.Manage a direct reportYou
Have:Bachelor's degree required5+ years procurement or supply chain
experienceExperience analyzing total cost of ownershipExperience
managing supplier relationships and tracking KPI'sContract
management experienceExperience developing and leading RFPsProject
management experienceExperience managing cross
functionallyExperience mentoring and coaching team membersAbility
to travel 15 to 25% mostly domestic.Number of Days in Office:
3Relocation assistance is available for this position. Preference
will be given to local candidates.At this time, we require
applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the
United States without requiring employer sponsorship either now or
in the future.#LI-MC1#LI-MSL#LI-HybridOur Benefits:We care about
your total well-being and will support you with the following,
subject to your location and role:Health: Medical, dental and
vision insurance, company-paid life, accident and disability
insuranceWealth: great pay, incentive opportunity, matching 401(k)
and stock purchase planGrowth: online courses, virtual and
classroom development experiencesBalance: paid-time off, parental
leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and
role)Our Company:Conagra Brands is one of North America's leading
branded food companies. We have a rich heritage of making great
food, and a team that's passionate about innovation and growth.
Conagra offers choices for every occasion through iconic brands,
such as Birds Eye--, Marie Callender's--, Banquet--, Healthy
Choice--, Slim Jim--, Reddi-wip--, and Vlasic--, and emerging
brands, including Angie's-- BOOMCHICKAPOP--, Duke's--, Earth
Balance--, Gardein--, and Frontera--.We pride ourselves on having
the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in the food
industry. For more information, visit www.conagrabrands.com.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.
Keywords: Conagra Brands, Omaha , Manager Procurement, External Manufacturing, Executive , Omaha, Nebraska
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