Procurement Specialist Associate
Reporting to the Procurement Manager, you will support procurement, MRO, Maintenance, Repair and Operations, by helping place purchase orders against established contracts, coordinating supplier onboarding and qualification activities, maintaining supplier records, and providing analytical support to the procurement team. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to support sourcing initiatives, contract management, project tracking, and continuous improvement efforts while developing an understanding of procurement systems, market dynamics, and company operations.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
- Help place large purchase orders and small-ticket purchases against established contracts while considering quality, supplier reliability, and business urgency.
- Follow up with suppliers regarding order status and obtain required certifications and documentation upon delivery.
- Support the onboarding of new suppliers by collecting, reviewing, and verifying required information and documentation.
- Manage supplier qualification activities, including evaluating supplier capabilities and compliance with company standards.
- Support contract administration and supplier agreement management through Contract Lifecycle Management systems.
- Assist the procurement team with project tracking and value realization reporting through Clarizen.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with procurement team members and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Support process improvement initiatives and maintain procurement documentation and records.
- Conduct research and analysis to support procurement projects, supplier evaluations, and business initiatives.
- Develop knowledge of SAP processes, procurement data, and system capabilities.
- Develop an understanding of market trends, cost drivers, and supplier dynamics.
- Develop an understanding of company requirements, capabilities, processes, and operational constraints.
Ingredients Required for Your Success
- Bachelor's degree.
- Previous internship or professional experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Finance.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Interest in learning and working with systems including SAP, Pilog, and Power BI.
- Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process efficiency and operational excellence.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and relationship-building skills.
Number of Days in Office: 3
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Compensation
Pay Range:$59,000-$79,000The 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:
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
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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