Senior Director Procurement Excellence

Job Description

Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.

Reporting to the SVP & Chief Procurement Officer, you will be responsible for building, implementing, and communicating best sourcing practices, tools, and processes to lead operational excellence and elevate organizational capabilities in sourcing, negotiating, and contract management that align with Procurement’s overall daily and long-term strategic goals. You will oversee the development, deployment, maintenance, and compliance management of Conagra’s Procurement policies, systems, processes, and tools, as well as leading overall productivity, supplier diversity, automation, ERP vendor / material / pricing maintenance, systems integration, integrated margin management, supplier relationship management, and risk management programs.

You Will :

• Build and implement best practices for contracting, sourcing, and negotiating, then lead the change management throughout the procurement organization.
• Advocate for expanding Conagra’s supplier diversity program, including working with buyers, national councils, minority-owned vendors, and providing Tier 1 and 2 customer reporting.
• Develop operational policies, programs, and tools.
• Implement appropriate performance metrics, including monthly reports and performance dashboards (highlighting achievements, performance gaps, and improvement opportunities).
• Lead the design, implementation, deployment, and maintenance of procurement systems, strategic sourcing, and SRM (e.g., data analytics, reporting, etc.).
• Develop strategy for Procurement technology adoptions, enhancements, and developments.
• Guide implementation and adoption of these important procurement technologies and supporting tools required to support category management, strategic sourcing, contract management, and SRM.
• Develop and maintain positive, productive, proactive relationships with several suppliers and company team members.
• Provide procurement project management support to deliver complex initiatives.

You Have :

At this time, we require applicants for this role to be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship either now or in the future.

Number of Days in Office : 3

Compensation :

Pay Range : $151,000-$233,000

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 :

Our Company :

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. Foodies Welcome.

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. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.

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Salary : $151,000 - $233,000