Purchasing Agent responsible for coordinating procurement of materials and equipment for Valmont. Engaging with suppliers and internal teams to ensure quality operations and timely deliveries.
About the role
- Manager of Contract Manufacturing Procurement overseeing partner selection and contract negotiations at Conagra Brands. Driving innovation and productivity through effective project management and cross-team collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Manage the identification and selection of contract manufacturing partners and negotiation of contracts to support needs
- Lead regimented approach to contract negotiations
- Ensure alignment of cross-functional team members
- Develop and maintain long-term business relationships with contract manufacturing partners
- Provide project management for business growth, innovation and productivity improvement programs
- Ensure use of resources and communication of priorities by coordinating efforts between various departments
- Lead the sourcing/selection process for finished goods contract manufacturing partners
- Complete total delivered cost analysis
- Lead contract design and negotiations
- Benchmark competitive set within the food industry
- Analyze segments through market data and should cost modeling
- Develop risk management plan for supplemental production options
- Manage finished goods projects up to the first trial
- Liaison with the Operations team
- Develop robust category strategies
- Drive cost savings through negotiations and continuous improvement
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 7+ years procurement or supply chain experience
- Experience analyzing total cost of ownership
- Experience managing supplier relationships and tracking KPI’s
- Contract management experience
- Experience developing & leading RFPs
- Project management experience
- Experience managing cross functionally
- Experience mentoring and coaching team members
- Ability to travel up to 25%, mostly domestic
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare plans
- Wellness incentive program
- Mental wellbeing support
- Fitness reimbursement
- Bonus incentive opportunity
- Matching 401(k)
- Stock purchase plan
- Career development opportunities
- Employee resource groups
- On-demand learning
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid-time off
- Parental leave
- Flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role)
- Volunteer opportunities
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