Procurement Manager - Capital

Job Description
Reporting to the Senior Director of Procurement, you will operate as a self‑starter who performs independently while serving as a value‑added member of the Enterprise Procurement organization and individual capital project teams. You will focus on delivering the best total value by balancing cost, schedule, quality, and service, while ensuring procurement processes and controls are followed to mitigate risk and provide trusted procurement partnership to engineering, operations, and other internal stakeholders.
A Taste of Your Responsibilities
Lead sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation, and contracting activities for capital projects, including contract and purchase order creation and ongoing management
Partner with cross‑functional teams including engineering, project management, operations, and other internal stakeholders
Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and governance requirements
Draft requests for information and requests for proposal (RFP), and perform associated commercial and technical analysis
Identify and recommend innovative or alternative sourcing strategies and supplier options to meet financial and budget objectives
Establish and lead supplier relationship management initiatives within the capital supplier base to improve performance, drive innovation, and reduce total cost
Research market dynamics, cost drivers, supplier business models, and historical spend to strengthen negotiation strategies
Resolve supplier and internal stakeholder issues to support successful project delivery
Manage supplier performance by tracking key performance indicators and communicating results
Support continuity of services through proactive supplier performance management
Build and maintain positive, productive, and collaborative relationships with suppliers, contractors, and internal partners
Ingredients Required for Your Success
Bachelor’s degree
7+ years of experience in procurement
Experience in construction and equipment procurement
Broad understanding of capital equipment and the construction industry
Contract law knowledge, including review and interpretation of statements of work, engineering drawings, and technical specifications
Experience negotiating large purchases and complex technical requirements
Demonstrated success managing competitive sourcing events and single‑source procurements
Experience independently managing multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines
Experience with interpersonal communication, customer service, and problem‑solving
Proven track record of executing complex initiatives from strategy through implementation
Analytical mindset with a creative and solution‑oriented approach
Intermediate Excel experience and ERP, enterprise resource planning system experience
Number of Days in Office: 3 Tuesday – Thursday
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Compensation
Pay Range:$109,000-$159,000
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:
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.