Additional Information
Reporting to the Sr. Director of Procurement, you will manage the purchasing of Vegetables, Fruits, and Tree Nuts with consideration to price, quality, logistics, reliability, and supply continuity. You will perform market analysis, supplier management, negotiations, contract strategy and execution, master data stewardship, reporting, and lead category buyers. You will partner with cross-functional teams to identify value opportunities, develop supply strategies, improve processes, and maintain strong supplier and internal relationships that support business objectives.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
Develop sourcing strategies and negotiate complex requests for assigned categories using an understand of market dynamics, cost drivers, risk mitigation, and logistics
Prepare and review contracts, bids, proposals, and vendor agreements for legal correctness, pricing, and adherence to specifications
Build an understanding of company facilities, requirements, capabilities, processes, and constraints to support continuous improvement
Lead sourcing projects and foster relationships with cross-functional teams and external suppliers
Guide business process improvements and support digital technology strategy and adoption
Ensure service, quality, innovation, and product improvement requirements are consistently met
Drive effective communication and collaboration to influence stakeholders and support change in a dynamic market environment
Manage supplier relationships and monitor key performance indicators to improve supply chain performance
Apply advanced sourcing practices and category management strategies
Lead, coach, and develop procurement talent
Ingredients Required for Your Success
Bachelor's degree required; Master of Business Administration preferred
7+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing, supply chain, commodity management, or finance
Strong communication, collaboration, and presentation skills with the capacity to influence stakeholders
Strategic mindset with strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills
Working knowledge of market economics, cost structures, and value analysis
Experience negotiating commercial terms and supporting contract development and execution
Intermediate Excel skills; SAP and Power BI experience preferred
Experience leading teams and developing talent
Number of Days in Office: 3
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Conagrabrands · Omaha, NE