- Lead the sourcing/selection process for finished goods contract manufacturing partners to meet our needs.
- 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 report
- Bachelors degree required
- 5 years procurement or supply chain experience
- Experience analyzing total cost of ownership
- Experience managing supplier relationships and tracking KPIs
- Contract management experience
- Experience developing and leading RFPs
- Project management experience
- Experience managing cross functionally
- Experience mentoring and coaching team members
- Ability to travel 15 to 25% mostly domestic.
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Manager Procurement, External Manufacturing - Chicago, United States - Conagra Brands
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.
Ensure use of resources and communication of priorities by coordinating efforts between Marketing, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality and Product Supply departments.
You Will:
Complete total delivered cost analysis including raw material procurement, operational and T&W costs while balancing service and quality performance measures.
You Have:
Relocation 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.
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Our Benefits:
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, 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 thats 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 ) .
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.
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